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The decision comes after years of outcry from some farmers that the cost of labor, transportation and housing for H-2A workers was making it impossible to break even.
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A state House bill would require property owners to transfer water bills to tenants’ names upon request.
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Derrick MitchellThe Spartans are nationally known for its men’s varsity program, but there is a women’s club team who wants to attain the same status.
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