Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Michigan dairy herd

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd from Montcalm County. The U.S.

Feds warn Michigan to improve speed, accuracy of food assistance program

LANSINGMichigan is among 48 states to receive stern warnings from the federal Department of Agriculture over slow and inaccurate administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP – which provides funds for groceries to low-income Americans.

Apple sued for monopolizing smartphone markets

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Bipartisan bill to improve federal government’s response to emergencies passes senate

WASHINGTON, D.C.Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S.Senator Gary Peters (MI) that would better meet the needs of disaster survivors has passed the Senate.

Benson: Everyone has role at this ‘precipice’ for democracy

DETROITSecretary of State Jocelyn Benson doesn’t doubt that the 2024 election will be securely administered.Whether voters will participate and trust the results – that’s a more complicated story.“The greatest threat to our election security is not necessarily interference in our processes.

Early voting could smooth out Election Day crunch

DETROITJustin Roebuck has been the Ottawa County clerk for nearly a decade, and he’s used to his job getting hectic on Election Day.

Efforts to teach young adults about civic affairs need improvement, experts say

Attorneys, professors and community leaders held one common belief when they gathered for a recent conference at Wayne State University Law School: Democracy in the U.S. is at risk, especially in the context of the upcoming election.

Chefs for Shelterhouse is coming back

GLADWIN COUNTYChefs for Shelterhouse will be held on April 25, 2024 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Great Hall Banquet Center in Midland.Tickets are on sale at https://ow.ly/Q8zx50Qv79k and include access to the casual dinner fundraiser, silent auction, wine wall, and more.

State ramps up dental exams for kindergarteners

LANSINGAprogram providing free dental assessments to children starting kindergarten is set to officially begin in the 2024-25 school year.But advocates say insufficient funding could prevent the program from being fully implemented statewide.

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