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Michigan pharmacists battle meth smurfing and protect communities
Larry Wagenknecht CEO of the Michigan Pharmacists Association outlines how scanning IDs for pseudoephedrine behind the counter helps curb meth production. He notes NPLEx blocked 64,000+ boxes and 174,000 grams of PSE last year, warnings against illicit smurfing and the five year jail or 5000 dollar fines for offenders.
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Online reader poll prompts on budget impasse and flavored e-cig bans
A reader poll asks if the state government will shut down over the budget impasse with no vote total published. A new question asks whether Michigan should ban flavored e-cigarettes, directing readers to Holland Sentinel News on Facebook.
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Public school reform in Michigan faces ongoing debate
Michigan education reform explores progress vs. high-stakes testing, dual accountability systems, and equity concerns across demographics. Topics include reading and writing fundamentals, technology's impact on communication, STEM integration, math basics, school safety, mental health, epigenetics, and equitable funding. Public schools like Holland Public Schools are urged to engage communities and solicit feedback while pursuing a state budget and instructional improvements.
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No Kill milestone reached by Michigan shelters
Deborah Schutt, president of the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance, reports a 90 percent live release rate statewide, celebrating a decade of reducing killings from 120000 to about 13000. She urges focused efforts in underperforming pockets and ongoing public support, rescues, and assessments to sustain progress.
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