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State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz Urges Action on School Safety Legislation

By South Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R-Jackson, has voiced her concerns over the delay in passing crucial school safety legislation in Michigan. Schmaltz, who is leading bipartisan efforts to implement recommendations from the school safety task force, expressed her disappointment at the lack of progress in the state legislature."Why are people playing politics with our children’s safety?" Schmaltz questioned, highlighting the urgency of prioritizing school safety and mental health support for Michigan students in the aftermath of recent tragedies.Despite introducing House Bills...

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Walberg Grills Columbia President over Lack of Repercussions for Antisemitism

By South Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) pressed Columbia President Minouche Shafik about Professor Joseph Massad's controversial statements regarding the October 7 terrorist attack. Massad's remarks, where he described the slaughter of nearly 1200 Jews in positive terms, have sparked outrage. This is not the first time Professor Massad has been involved in such controversies. In 2005, an investigation by Columbia corroborated allegations that Massad had told a Jewish student to "get out of my classroom" after questioning his views.During the exchange,...

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Hillsdale County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By South Michigan News | Apr 16, 2024

There were 168 Hispanic students enrolled in Hillsdale County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Rollin: Precinct Rollin Township 00001

By South Michigan News | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,623 voters in Central Township of Rollin: Precinct Rollin Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jackson County in week ending Apr. 13

By South Michigan News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1,300 Hispanic students enrolled in Jackson County schools in 2022-23 school year

By South Michigan News | Apr 15, 2024

There were 1,300 Hispanic students enrolled in Jackson County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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How did Central Township of Riga: Precinct Riga Township 00001 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By South Michigan News | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 750 voters in Central Township of Riga: Precinct Riga Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

By South Michigan News | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Who voted in Central Township of Ridgeway: Precinct Ridgeway Township 00001 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By South Michigan News | Apr 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 737 voters in Central Township of Ridgeway: Precinct Ridgeway Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 13.9% of Lenawee County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By South Michigan News | Apr 14, 2024

In Lenawee County schools, 13.9% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jackson County in week ending Apr. 13?

By South Michigan News | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By South Michigan News | Apr 14, 2024

These former South Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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How did Central N Township of Raisin: Precinct Raisin Township 00003 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By South Michigan News | Apr 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,367 voters in Central N Township of Raisin: Precinct Raisin Township 00003 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Eastern City of Adrian: Precinct Adrian City 00001

By South Michigan News | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,101 voters in Eastern City of Adrian: Precinct Adrian City 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How many people were old enough to vote in Jackson County during 2021?

By South Michigan News | Apr 12, 2024

Of the 160,765 citizens living in Jackson County in 2021, 78.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 125,987 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Walberg Demands Answers on Tutor.com's Ties to the CCP

By South Michigan News | Apr 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (MI-05) has taken a stand regarding the national security and child privacy concerns surrounding Tutor.com, an online tutoring platform widely used in school districts across the United States. In a letter addressed to Secretary Cardona, Walberg, along with twelve colleagues, raised questions about Tutor.com's ties to the Chinese government and its potential risks to sensitive information.The lawmakers expressed their worries in the letter, stating, “Tutor.com collects sensitive data on its users and tutors,...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Hillsdale County in week ending Apr. 6

By South Michigan News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hillsdale County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central SE City of Adrian: Precinct Adrian City 00002

By South Michigan News | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 938 voters in Central SE City of Adrian: Precinct Adrian City 00002 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Hillsdale County in week ending Apr. 6

By South Michigan News | Apr 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hillsdale County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Southern City of Adrian: Precinct Adrian City 00003

By South Michigan News | Apr 10, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,097 voters in Southern City of Adrian: Precinct Adrian City 00003 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.