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Discover InvestUP’s Innovation Fund Boosting Michigan’s Outdoor Industry

TL/DR - InvestUP and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have launched the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund, a $3 million pre-seed fund to support Michigan entrepreneurs in the outdoor recreation industry. The fund is supported by the MEDC through the Michigan Innovate Capital Fund (MICF) program and is expected to support 30 to…

Adoptable KCAS Pets of the Week: Nessa and Fawn

TL/DR - The Kent County Animal Shelter in Michigan is featuring two dogs for adoption. Fawn, a four-year-old American Staffordshire terrier, is social and enjoys riding in cars, and is already trained to sit and shake. Nessa, a four-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is shy and in need of a patient, quiet home with a solid routine and few visitors.…

Trump-Supported Electoral System Alterations Blocked by Nebraska Legislators

TL/DR - Nebraska legislators have rejected a proposed change to the state's Electoral College votes awarding system. The bipartisan rejection came despite pressure from former US President Donald Trump and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen to switch to a winner-take-all system, which could have benefited Trump in his race against President Biden.…

Nebraska Republicans Advocate for ‘Winner Take All’ Electoral System Again

TL/DR - Nebraska Republicans are advocating for a "winner-take-all" system in presidential elections which could result in an electoral college tie in the 2024 elections. Currently, Nebraska and Maine are the only states that distribute their electoral votes according to the presidential winners of congressional districts. This change in…