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Mary Whiteford outlines mental health budget push for Michigan children
Michigan state representative Mary Whiteford proposes a 219 million package to expand child mental health services, plus 4.9 million for school health centers and 100 million for a pediatric inpatient beds grant program. She urges support from legislators and the governor, highlighting four passed laws and her Casco Township residence.
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Democracy at a crossroads as voting rights face renewed attacks
Don Bergman argues that American democracy again stands at a crossroads as Republicans pursue measures to restrict minority voting, court challenges to the 1965 voting rights act, and gerrymandering while citing historical limits on suffrage and the Trump Big Lie. Bergman resides in Park Township.
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Letter to the Editor on Removing Hate in Holland
Jeffrey Sorensen of Out On The Lakeshore writes in support of LGBTQ and non secular communities after a church event in Holland included homophobic slurs and threats. He praises local allies, credits two women for raising the issue, and invites the public to join educational sessions and ally training.
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