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14 coaches at institution in Isabella County earned $197,983 on average in 2022

By East Michigan News | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Central Michigan University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Isabella County, was $197,983, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Rep. Kunse Reminds Public of Upcoming Legislative Softball Game for Charity

By East Michigan News | May 2, 2024

State Rep. Tom Kunse is urging the community to save the date for the annual Legislative Softball Game set to take place on June 5 at Jackson Field in Lansing. Joining forces with Rep. Alabas Farhat, D-Dearborn, Kunse emphasized the bipartisan nature of the event, aiming to surpass last year's success and draw a larger crowd."Last year was a success, but this year we want to fill Jackson Field," expressed Kunse, highlighting the importance of putting political differences aside for a common cause. "Things can get tense in Lansing, but we’re all here because we want to...

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Hauck joins charge to promote economic growth, eliminate burdensome regulations

By East Michigan News | May 1, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Hauck, along with several members of the Senate Republican caucus, introduced legislation aimed at promoting economic growth and making Michigan a more business-friendly state. Hauck, representing Mt. Pleasant, emphasized the importance of addressing burdensome regulations and high taxes that hinder economic development. According to Hauck, these factors "significantly impact the ability to attract talent and businesses and grow our economy."The proposed bills encompass various initiatives focusing on businesses and workers, such as easing...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Gladwin County in week ending Apr. 27?

By East Michigan News | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Gladwin County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By East Michigan News | Apr 30, 2024

There were 79 multiracial students enrolled in Gladwin County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Isabella County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 27

By East Michigan News | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Clare County in week ending Apr. 27

By East Michigan News | Apr 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Clare County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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123 multiracial students enrolled in Clare County schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 29, 2024

There were 123 multiracial students enrolled in Clare County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Gladwin County in week ending Apr. 27?

By East Michigan News | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.4% of Isabella County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 28, 2024

In Isabella County schools, 6.4% of students enrolled identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

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East Michigan News area weekly mass times

By East Michigan News | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the East Michigan News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Moolenaar on First Lady Jill Biden’s Visit to Michigan

By East Michigan News | Apr 26, 2024

First Lady Jill Biden is set to visit Grand Rapids today. According to Congressman John Moolenaar, "Michigan families are struggling with the cost of living under the Biden administration as they pay more for food, gas, and so much else. They know it is the Biden administration’s failed policies that have made life harder for them."A CBS News report from last year revealed that the average Michigan family would need to earn an extra $10,435 every year to maintain the same standard of living they had before President Biden took office.

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Reps. Harris, Kunse Criticize Democrats for Downplaying Failures of Unemployment Insurance Agency

By East Michigan News | Apr 25, 2024

State Reps. Mike Harris and Tom Kunse have strongly criticized committee Democrats for attempting to downplay the failures of the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) in handling billions of dollars in fraudulent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawmakers participated in a joint committee hearing to review a damning audit report that uncovered multiple critical deficiencies.The December 2023 report by Michigan’s nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General revealed significant shortcomings within the UIA, including issuing $245.1 million to likely ineligible...

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Reps. Kunse, Harris Set to Probe Unemployment Failures During Thursday Hearing

By East Michigan News | Apr 24, 2024

State Reps. Tom Kunse and Mike Harris are gearing up to delve into the failures of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency during a joint House hearing on Thursday. The inquiry follows the unveiling of troubling revelations from a December 2023 audit by the Michigan Office of the Auditor General.Representative Kunse expressed skepticism towards the UIA leadership, emphasizing the need for accountability in light of the billions of dollars in fraudulent payments uncovered. Kunse remarked, “Pigs must be flying somewhere because the House Oversight Committee is about to...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Isabella County in week ending Apr. 20

By East Michigan News | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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8 American Indian students enrolled in Gladwin County schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 23, 2024

There were eight American Indian students enrolled in Gladwin County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Sen. Runestad shoots back at MEDC’s weak response to negligence and fraud allegations

By East Michigan News | Apr 22, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad has expressed dissatisfaction with the response provided by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) CEO Quentin Messer regarding allegations of negligence and fraud. Runestad criticized the generic nature of the response, stating, "Rather than taking the time to research answers to my direct questions, Mr. Messer and MEDC opted to write a generic letter that highlighted the importance of MEDC’s role as a fiduciary but did nothing to speak on how Ms. Beydoun was allowed to frivolously spend taxpayer dollars under MEDC’s watch...

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Clare County Education: 14 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 22, 2024

In Clare County schools, 0.4% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2022-23 school year.

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Isabella County Education: 380 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 21, 2024

There were 380 American Indian students enrolled in Isabella County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Which former East Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By East Michigan News | Apr 21, 2024

These former East Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.