Civic Center budget battle narrows to 14.15 million
On Wednesday the council approved a Civic Center renovation budget of 14.15 million after bids topped estimates by 2 million and designers cut 1 million. Mayor DeBoer voiced disappointment over last minute cuts while Edgewater Resources president Greg Weykamp warned future financial impacts and possible funding gaps if cuts occur now.
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Hastings district faces bus driver shortage across state lines
The 2017 18 school year highlights critical shortages in disciplines including bus drivers, with districts unable to hire qualified staff without affecting pensions. Hastings Public Schools faced route strain as the transportation director began driving a bus, signaling broader regional pressure as eastern Michigan districts confront similar shortages.
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Obama campus assault guidance gets scrapped
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced the Obama era guidance on campus sexual assault is being replaced with new instructions that empower universities to set higher standards of evidence for handling complaints. The move frames prior protections as biased and seeks to shift toward stricter proof in investigations.
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McCain deals blow as GOP health bill stalls
Senator John McCain declares opposition to the last-ditch GOP effort to repeal Obamacare. He says he cannot vote in conscience and urges bipartisan work, signaling a likely death blow to the measure and challenging party vows.
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