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Cooling off period proposed for Michigan lawmakers to become lobbyists | Bridge Michigan

Cooling off period proposed for Michigan lawmakers to become lobbyists | Bridge Michigan

Bridge Michigan — Last November, voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that lets lawmakers serve 12 years, instead of 14 years, in the House, Senate or both. It also requires lawmakers to publicly disclose their personal finances. As for Runestad's lobbying proposal, Moss said, "Whether it was Sen.
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Two states try to lure Michigan businesses, workers after Right-to-Work repeal | Bridge Michigan

Two states try to lure Michigan businesses, workers after Right-to-Work repeal | Bridge Michigan

Bridge Michigan — North Carolina has the second-lowest unionization rate in the country, with 2.8% of its workforce unionized. That state passed a Right-to-Work law in 1947. In Michigan, the Right-to-Work repeal has been a priority of Democrats since Gov. Rick Snyder signed it in 2012.
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The coveted catch: A look into Michigan's shortest fishing season - The State News

The coveted catch: A look into Michigan's shortest fishing season - The State News

The State News — Behind the crowd, standing next to a four-wheeler, is a man with a brown beard. He stands around six feet tall, wearing a black Carhartt jacket, hat and mustard yellow gloves. Next to the bearded man is a woman and a few other men. The men are asking the bearded man questions.
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Public land in smaller communities eyed for solar grids

Public land in smaller communities eyed for solar grids

Iron Mountain Daily News — LANSING - Advocates for solar power for Michigan homes are now hoping to expand solar grids on public land. Sens. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, and Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, have introduced bills to encourage the building and regulation of solar centers to help power entire small communities.
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Lawmaker wants different property tax assessment on big box stores

Lawmaker wants different property tax assessment on big box stores

The Mining Journal — LANSING - Dark store theory, a commonly used but disputed form of property tax valuation for big box retailers, is being taken on again by an Upper Peninsula lawmaker who has been a champion of the issue in the past. State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, recently introduced legislation that would put into use an [...]
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Rep. Haley Stevens Isn't Paying Her Campaign Interns

Rep. Haley Stevens Isn't Paying Her Campaign Interns

The American Prospect — On the issue page of her campaign website, Rep. Haley Stevens has a list of priorities. The first sentence of the first paragraph reads, "The Congresswoman was an original cosponsor of the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 and voted for its final passage in July, 2019."
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IRS Edges Closer to 21st-Century Computing

IRS Edges Closer to 21st-Century Computing

The American Prospect — One day in 2018, IRS computers went down-and not just on any old day. The agency's Individual Master File on Tax Day in April. That file, known as the IMF, stores every detail about tax filings, penalties, and other details for every taxpayer in the country. The agency cannot function without it.
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Shareholders Steer McDonald's Into Pointless Equity Audit

Shareholders Steer McDonald's Into Pointless Equity Audit

The American Prospect — In 2020, after the murder of George Floyd and the mass protests that followed, a number of companies promised change within their own ranks, vowing to create more equitable policies. Some businesses commit to racial equity audits to jumpstart internal reforms. These audits, often conducted by outside firms or individuals, examine and assess company actions and how those actions advance or prevent discrimination within their workplaces.
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Shareholders Steer McDonald's Into Pointless Equity Audit

Shareholders Steer McDonald's Into Pointless Equity Audit

The American Prospect — In 2020, after the murder of George Floyd and the mass protests that followed, a number of companies promised change within their own ranks, vowing to create more equitable policies. Some businesses commit to racial equity audits to jumpstart internal reforms. These audits, often conducted by outside firms or individuals, examine and assess company actions and how those actions advance or prevent discrimination within their workplaces.
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Sparrow union votes to authorize strike

Sparrow union votes to authorize strike

The State News — The Professional Employees Council of Sparrow Hospital, the 2,200 member union of caregivers at Sparrow Hospital, announced Monday morning in a press release the strike authorization vote passed last week, with over 96% voting to authorize. PECSH-MNA, the caregivers union for Sparrow Hospital, has authorized a strike.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders lends support to striking Kellogg workers in Battle Creek

Sen. Bernie Sanders lends support to striking Kellogg workers in Battle Creek

The State News — On Friday, Dec. 17, two-time presidential candidate and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) traveled to Battle Creek, Michigan to rally support for striking workers at the cereal giant, Kellogg Co. Workers at four different Kellogg cereal plants have been on strike since midnight on Oct. 5.
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Sparrow Hospital caregivers to vote on strike authorization

Sparrow Hospital caregivers to vote on strike authorization

The State News — "I have not had a single person tell me that they will vote no," part-time nurse Destinee Griffin said. "Nobody wants to do it. It's not good for us, it's not good for the community, it's not good for the hospital.
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Hospital caregivers protest outside Sparrow Hospital demanding better conditions

Hospital caregivers protest outside Sparrow Hospital demanding better conditions

The State News — Michael Mee is Lansing born and raised. He was born at Sparrow Hospital, he went to high school in Lansing and now works as an elevator constructor. Mee had hip replacement surgery at the hospital last month. He said at one point after the surgery, he needed to go to the bathroom, so he hit a button to call someone to help him.
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What Halloween and other celebrations look like around the world

What Halloween and other celebrations look like around the world

The State News — As more of western culture starts to spread around the world, so does Halloween. A largely western celebration that originated in Ireland, Halloween was brought to the United States by immigrants during the Irish potato famine. Now the event is spreading even farther around the world, with many countries and cultures adopting the event and making it their own.
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Vehicle flipped, multiple fires in Cedar Village after MSU football win

Vehicle flipped, multiple fires in Cedar Village after MSU football win

The State News — Following Michigan State football's win over Michigan, students and fans flooded the streets across East Lansing in celebration. Cedar Village, an apartment complex bordering Bogue Street near the East end of MSU's campus, became the scene of a massive crowd that eventually flipped at least one car and started at least one fire.
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East Lansing residents talk about flooding issues at Lisa Babcock's town hall

East Lansing residents talk about flooding issues at Lisa Babcock's town hall

The State News — On Thursday, Oct. 21, East Lansing City Council member Lisa Babcock hosted a town hall for her constituents to talk about issues of water damage that occurred as a result of the heavy rains in June, August and September. Many of the constituents asked questions about the city's sewage infrastructure.
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What students can do to try eating healthier

What students can do to try eating healthier

The State News — Cooking can be a challenge for many students who just moved off-campus, but eating healthy is a whole new ballpark. On top of it being the first time many students are in charge of their cooking, they are also in charge of diets and making sure they are eating nutritiously.
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International hit 'Squid Game' makes its mark on Netflix

International hit 'Squid Game' makes its mark on Netflix

The State News — Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for the first and second episodes of " Squid Game." "Squid Game," or 오징어 게임, is slated to become one of the most-watched shows ever on Netflix and is one of the most popular shows out right now.
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Why students should care about international news

Why students should care about international news

The State News — The Pew Research Center found in 2018, that the global public focuses more on national news and local news than it does on international news. According to that study, 57 percent of people throughout the world follow international news. If you focus solely on the U.S., that number grows to 68 percent.
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Off-campus students try their hand at cooking

Off-campus students try their hand at cooking

The State News — Computer science engineering sophomore Jenn Lypka was making soup one night in her apartment kitchen when she smelled something bad.  It was too late when she realized the burning smell was her grilled cheese sandwich that she was cooking for dinner.
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Why 'Star Wars: Visions' is different

Why 'Star Wars: Visions' is different

The State News — Like any "Star Wars" show, there was inevitable excitement for the large fan base, but this time was different for many. "Star Wars: Visions" is the first time "Star Wars" has ventured into anime. Experience architecture junior Demetri Zervos has been watching both "Star Wars" and anime since he was young.
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German citizens at MSU weigh in on upcoming German election

German citizens at MSU weigh in on upcoming German election

The State News — In the week leading up to Sept. 26, thousands of Germans citizens living internationally will vote by mail in the nation's federal election. Post-doctoral researcher Kristian König and physics graduate student Stefanie Adams are both German citizens and will vote by mail in the election.
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Rep. Debbie Dingell Pushes for National PFAS Regulation

Rep. Debbie Dingell Pushes for National PFAS Regulation

WDET-FM (Detroit MI) — Rep. Debbie Dingell says people need to understand what products PFAS are used in, and how the chemical has gotten into the bloodstreams of countless Americans.
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Here's What You Need to Know About Latest COVID-19 Surge, Delta Variant

Here's What You Need to Know About Latest COVID-19 Surge, Delta Variant

WDET-FM (Detroit MI) — Dr. Paul Kilgore of Wayne State says people should return to wearing masks when indoors or at large public events to reduce exposure.
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