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Scott Pohl/WKAR-MSUCenter Stage Jackson is putting on a production of the musical comedy "The Full Monty" at Jackson College this month. -
Zoe Clark/Michigan PublicSchool districts would receive a record $10,050 per student, an increase of $442, and dedicated funding for universal free school meals would remain.
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As hunters in Michigan head outside for the start of bow hunting season, some sportsmen hope to use their skills to provide meals for those in need. -
Michigan State University is committing $5 million dollars per year for three years to support research programs affected by federal funding cuts. -
A document shared with the public after City Council members voted last week to release it outlines the changes proposed through contract negotiations with the city’s police union. -
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More than 200 MSU students are studying the impact of Taylor Swift in a new social science course that explores copyright, fandom, and pop culture influence. -
Michigan faces wide impacts from the federal shutdown, with 30,000 workers at risk of furloughs, slowed benefits, and ripple effects on local businesses. -
Greater Lansing’s favorite community poll is back. City Pulse and WKAR invite you to vote for the best in food, entertainment, shopping, services and more. Now through October 14. -
The extension averts a partial state government shutdown after lawmakers blew past July’s statutory deadline and last night’s constitutional deadline to adopt a budget. -
Michigan Secretary of State offices are switching to a language translation device to help people who may not speak English. -
Early indications are that there could be some type of executive directive or order to continue interim spending. It would be, to say the least, innovative.
