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Rich Egger
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The work must be done to the exteriors of single-family homes and be visible from the street.
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A three-day ice storm in northern Michigan early this spring left 145,000 people without power, some for weeks. Three months later, clean-up efforts are focused on millions of acres of the state's forests, where broken and fallen trees could affect the forest's long-term health. -
A new rule removes race and gender considerations from federal farm programs. The move comes after the Trump administration terminated or paused millions of dollars worth of funding meant to support small farmers and ranchers, as well as diversity efforts. -
Cathy St. George has been selected as Galesburg’s assistant city manager. She will also serve as the city’s Public Information Officer and Director of Community Engagement. -
President Donald Trump’s "Big, Beautiful Bill" shifts more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to states. Lawmakers and officials in support of the new measure say it will cut down on waste and fraud, but food advocates warn it could mean fewer people receiving the benefit. -
Like with so many other things, the technology for police squad cars has advanced by leaps and bounds.
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