Area students attend gov t conference in Lansing
Holland and Black River students among 600-plus from 35 high schools at the Michigan Youth in Government Conference March 15 to 18 in Lansing. MYIG trains youth in government through debates and bill drafting. several Black River bills passed and will be considered further, with topics from caucus instituting to worker safety and anti gerrymandering.
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Community watershed effort drives cleaner Macatawa water
Dan Callam reports on a broad collaboration led by Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute with Hope College Day Watershed program and local groups. Volunteers sample streams and monitor lake conditions using Secchi discs and benthic insects, while weekly updates from waterfront neighbors track color and clarity ahead of spring and summer projects.
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Holland Board of Public Works
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Michigan recidivism hits record low on education push
Michigan reports its lowest three year return-to-prison rate on record as the Department of Corrections credits expanded in prison and post release education and job training. Public information officer Chris Gantz notes lower rates since 2010 and 2013 cohorts thanks to broader classes and trades. agents now visit parolees at home and work to monitor progress. Jessica Taylor of Chance for Life emphasizes mindset change as a prerequisite for future success.
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Department of Corrections
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Jessica Taylor
Chance For Life
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