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State Updates Mask Guidance

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As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in the state, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating its mask guidance for public settings, including school settings, to reflect that Michigan is entering

State Senate Approves Nesbitt Tax Cut Bill

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The Michigan Senate has approved legislation from state Senator Aric Nesbitt to implement a $2.5 billion tax cut. Nesbitt’s proposal would reduce personal and business income tax rates and give families a $500 per child tax credit.

Coast Guard: No Ice Is Safe Ice

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With temperatures expected to warm up in Michigan on Wednesday into the 40s and even 50s in some areas, the U.S. Coast Guard says there’s no such thing as safe ice. Coast Guard Station Tawas Chief Petty

Teachers Concerned About Staffing Shortages

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A new survey shows increasing concern among teachers in Michigan classrooms. 91% of those surveyed in late January said they were extremely or very concerned about the growing teacher shortage and its impact in the classroom. Michigan

Lakeshore Public Schools Ends Mask Rule

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Lakeshore Public Schools will no longer require students to wear masks as of Tuesday. At a Monday meeting, the board of education approved a resolution changing the Return to Learn plan to end the mask mandate. Superintendent

State Offering Home Weatherization Program

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Low income Michigan residents could qualify for free home weatherization services through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The agency’s Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity Director Kris Schoenow tells WSJM News federal funds

Find A Yeti At Tiscornia Park

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Coming up this month, you’ll be able to find a yeti at Tiscornia Beach in St. Joseph. City Recreation Manager Carrie Ogonowski tells us while most people don’t think of heading to Tiscornia in the winter, it’s

State Lawmakers Working On Budget

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Michigan lawmakers are working on the next state budget after hearing the governor’s proposals. State Representative Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann in Benzie County says she will not get all of what she wants. “When I got