Impacts of a Shutdown on You

TL/DR - Congress has three days to prevent a government shutdown that would impact millions of Americans. If a shutdown occurs, federal workers would be furloughed without pay, and many services such as funding for WIC, Head Start preschool programs, food stamps, and federal student grants would be delayed or stopped. The possibility of a shutdown…

GRPS Honors Deceased Staff Member: Grand Rapids School Tribute

TL/DR - Mike DeLano, a 59-year-old worker for Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS), was killed in an accident involving a riding lawn mower at Brigg's Park. DeLano, remembered as a kind man and dedicated employee, was honored by a procession of GRPS team members at his funeral on September 26. Despite the efforts of witnesses and first responders,…

Arizona Legislator Slams ‘Misguided’ Homeless Housing Plan in Mesa

TL/DR - Mesa city officials are considering purchasing a motel for $7.4 million to provide shelter for unhoused residents, a part of the Off the Streets Program that started in 2020. This decision has provoked criticism from some state lawmakers and concerns from residents related to public safety, property values, and the use of American Rescue…

Hunter Biden Accuses Giuliani, Costello of Laptop Data Hack

TL/DR - Hunter Biden has sued Rudy Giuliani and his former attorney, Robert Costello, accusing them of hacking and manipulating data on a hard drive connected to his laptop. The laptop in question was supposedly abandoned by Hunter Biden at a Delaware computer repair shop in 2019, the owner of which provided the hard drive to Giuliani and Costello.…