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News from September 2025

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Tim Walberg highlights rural healthcare investment and energy focus on social media

By T. C. Waller | Sep 16, 2025

On September 16, Rep. Tim Walberg shared posts emphasizing major investments in rural healthcare through tax cuts, recognized truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and called for strengthened energy capacity for Michigan.

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Hudson Area Schools students held the 126th lowest rank statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By M. I. Gordon | Sep 16, 2025

Hudson Area Schools ranked the 126th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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East Jackson Community Schools students ranked the 131st lowest statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By M. I. Gordon | Sep 15, 2025

East Jackson Community Schools ranked the 131st lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Rep. Tim Walberg highlights local business visits and national issues in September tweets

By T. C. Waller | Sep 15, 2025

Rep. Tim Walberg used social media on September 15, 2025 to discuss visits with local businesses, support for educational policy changes, and offering prayers for Charlie Kirk's family during difficult times.

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Jackson Public Schools students held the 138th lowest rank statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By M. I. Gordon | Sep 14, 2025

Jackson Public Schools ranked the 138th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Michigan Center School District registered improvement in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By M. I. Gordon | Sep 13, 2025

Michigan Center School District ranked the 156th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Walberg releases report on U.S.-China university ties raising national security concerns

By T. C. Waller | Sep 12, 2025

A new report released by Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) details how U.S. universities are maintaining partnerships with Chinese institutions that could...

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Reading Community Schools students ranked the 174th lowest statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By M. I. Gordon | Sep 12, 2025

Reading Community Schools ranked the 174th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Which high school alumni from South Michigan area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By T. C. Waller | Sep 12, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 15 will showcase these former South Michigan area high school standouts.

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How many Springport Public Schools students were considered ready for college in 2023-24 school year?

By M. I. Gordon | Sep 12, 2025

Springport Public Schools ranked the 195th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Michigan House advances bill ensuring federal benefits reach youth aging out of foster care

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Kathy Schmaltz and the Michigan House have approved legislation aimed at improving support for young people in the state’s foster care system as they transition into adulthood.

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Rep. Jenkins-Arno welcomes state police detective sergeant for annual 9/11 memorial ceremony

By V. E. Bishop | Sep 11, 2025

Rep. Nancy Jenkins-Arno hosted Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Larry Rothman from Tecumseh at the Michigan State Capitol during the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony organized by the Michigan House of Representatives.

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Northwest Community Schools students ranked the 206th lowest statewide in college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By M. I. Gordon | Sep 11, 2025

Northwest Community Schools ranked the 206th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Rep. Bruck questions DHHS oversight after Monroe County child welfare failures

By T. C. Waller | Sep 10, 2025

State Rep. William Bruck raised concerns about the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) during a House Oversight Committee hearing on Tuesday.

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Chairman Walberg issues statement on death of Charlie Kirk

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 10, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released a statement following the death of Charlie Kirk, highlighting Kirk’s role in promoting free speech among students. “Today we lost a true champion of free speech.

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Walberg joins Secretary McMahon for school choice discussions on Michigan education tour

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 10, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) participated in a roundtable discussion with Education Secretary Linda McMahon during her visit to Michigan.

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Tim Walberg addresses education policy, crime prevention, and permitting reform in recent posts

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 10, 2025

Rep. Tim Walberg shared views on educational priorities, public safety concerns following a crime involving Iryna Zarutska, and advocated for streamlined permitting processes in recent posts dated September 9-10, 2025.

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Lawmakers propose renaming East Lansing road after Magic Johnson

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 10, 2025

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz and Sen.

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Which former South Michigan area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By E. M. Mitchell | Sep 10, 2025

These former South Michigan area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Michigan senator backs measure tying state budget deadline to lawmakers' pay

By V. E. Bishop | Sep 9, 2025

Senator Roger Victory has announced his support for a proposed amendment to the Michigan Constitution that would stop pay for lawmakers and the governor if the state budget is not finished by July 1.