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Subcommittee reschedules E-Verify hearing for November 19

By South Michigan News | Nov 17, 2025

The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, led by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), has rescheduled its hearing on E-Verify, a system used to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.

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House subcommittee schedules hearing on career and technical education pathways

By South Michigan News | Nov 17, 2025

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing focused on career and technical education (CTE) pathways.

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Michigan resumes full November SNAP payments after USDA disruption

By South Michigan News | Nov 17, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has instructed its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) vendor to resume issuing full SNAP payments for November.

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Supreme Court order pauses November SNAP payments affecting over one million Michiganders

By South Michigan News | Nov 17, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an emergency order that halts the distribution of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to millions of Americans, including recipients in Michigan.

Which former South Michigan area high school athletes will be active on Tuesday, Nov. 18?

By E. M. Mitchell | Nov 15, 2025

This ex-South Michigan area high school standout will participate in competitions on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

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How prepared are Columbia School District students for college math in 2023-24 school year?

By T. S. Rainey | Nov 14, 2025

Columbia School District students show an improvement in college math readiness in their 2023-24 SAT performance.

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House Education and Workforce Committee schedules Member Day hearing for November 21

By South Michigan News | Nov 14, 2025

The Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), has scheduled a Member Day hearing for Friday, November 21, 2025.

Tim Walberg addresses end of government shutdown and support for local manufacturing

By South Michigan News | Nov 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Tim Walberg posted statements on November 13-14, 2025 about ending a lengthy government shutdown attributed to Democrats and highlighted efforts supporting local manufacturers such as Colson Group.

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Who are the former high school athletes from South Michigan area competing during the week of Monday, Nov. 17?

By T. C. Waller | Nov 14, 2025

These ex-South Michigan area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Nov. 17.

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34.6% of Clinton Community Schools district students college-ready based on 2023-24 math performance

By T. S. Rainey | Nov 13, 2025

Clinton Community Schools district students show an improvement in college math readiness in their 2023-24 SAT performance.

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Jackson Police Department serves as Toys for Tots donation site

By South Michigan News | Nov 13, 2025

Jackson residents have the opportunity to contribute to the Toys for Tots program by dropping off toy donations at the Jackson Police Department headquarters, located at 216 E. Washington Avenue.

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Tim Walberg honors veterans and calls for end to government shutdown

By South Michigan News | Nov 12, 2025

Rep. Tim Walberg used his social media platform on November 11-12, 2025 to recognize Veterans Day—highlighting local veteran Rod Fikel—and called for action on federal government funding legislation amid a shutdown dispute with Democrats.

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Walberg comments on reopening of federal government after shutdown

By South Michigan News | Nov 12, 2025

Congressman Tim Walberg of Michigan's 5th District issued a statement after the Senate and House approved a funding bill to reopen the federal government.

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Who from South Michigan area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 15?

By E. M. Mitchell | Nov 12, 2025

Saturday, Nov. 15 will see these former South Michigan area high school stars in competition.

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Walberg recognizes Rod Fikel as Veteran of the Month for November

By South Michigan News | Nov 11, 2025

On Veterans Day, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) recognized Rod Fikel from Coldwater as the Veteran of the Month for November.

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Tim Walberg discusses SNAP funding and celebrates Marine Corps anniversary

By South Michigan News | Nov 10, 2025

Rep. Tim Walberg posted updates about his engagement with constituents affected by SNAP funding during a government shutdown and commemorated the United States Marine Corps' anniversary with local events and tributes on November 8 and November 10.

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Jackson Police Department organizes annual Turkey Drive-Thru for local families

By South Michigan News | Nov 10, 2025

Jackson Police Department will hold its annual Turkey Drive-Thru event on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

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House committee schedules hearing on innovation in higher education

By South Michigan News | Nov 10, 2025

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), has scheduled a hearing to discuss innovation in higher education.

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Entertainment events this week in South Michigan: Nov. 9-15

By L. L. Hudson | Nov 9, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in South Michigan this week.

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Chairman Walberg cites shutdown’s impact on release of national jobs data

By South Michigan News | Nov 7, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has expressed concern about the ongoing government shutdown, attributing it to Democratic leadership and highlighting its impact on jobs data.