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State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz Urges Action on School Safety Legislation
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...
Walberg Grills Columbia President over Lack of Repercussions for Antisemitism
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,...