PFAS Task Force Formed in US House to Handle Health Risks
A bipartisan PFAS Task Force was launched in the U S House on January 23 led by Rep Dan Kildee and Rep Brian Fitzpatrick to shield the public from PFAS and PFOS. Michigan reps Huizenga and Upton are founding members. Readings show Robinson Elementary in Ottawa County testing PFAS above EPA levels with 110 ppt PFOA PFOS and 144 ppt total PFAS.
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Huizenga
Upton
PFAS
U.S. House
Dan Kildee
Flint Township
Brian Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania
U.S
Bill Huizenga
Robinson Elementary
Michigan holds back third graders new policy to fourth grade
Michigan will join 16 states in denying promotion to third graders who lag in reading starting next school year. The Read By Grade Three law uses M STEP English scores or a supervisor-approved reading test or pupil portfolios to determine proficiency, despite about 80 million dollars invested in early literacy. Former Rep. Amanda Price, now Ottawa County treasurer, championed the bill, saying it heightened urgency around a literacy crisis and spurred proactive school efforts.
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Kristi Zoerhof
Hamilton
Bentheim
Erin Dietzer
Sentinel
Michigan
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Amanda Price
Ottawa County
Price
Local reps named to House committees in Ottawa County
State lawmakers assign roles in the House. Rep. Jim Lilly of the 89th District joins Ways and Means and Government Operations, praising the honor and local impact. Rep. Mary Whiteford of the 80th District serves on Appropriations and chairs the Health and Human Services subcommittee while also joining Health Policy and Joint Capital Outlay subcommittees, highlighting Allegan County needs.
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House
Rep
Jim
Lilly
Park Township
Ways and Means
Ottawa County
Mary Whiteford
Casco Township
Whiteford
Allegan County
Government Reopens After Partial Shutdown Ends Nationwide
Federal workers return to work as a short-term funding deal ends a 35 day shutdown. Park rangers resume service and airports operate normally while officials urge caution about possible future funding gaps. Many agencies still post limited operations and closures as paychecks resume amid relief and uncertainty.
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Minneapolis
Rachel Malcom
Coast Guard
Rhode Island
Donald Trump
U.S. Virgin Islands
Minnesota
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