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Eco-Friendly Transition: Michigan’s School Buses Going Green

TL/DR - The 2023 Clean School Bus Program has enabled Michigan to add 104 new electric school buses to 27 school districts. However, logistical hurdles connected to charging the electric buses still need to be overcome. The grant funding amounts to $25 million, with $5.18 million going to Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) and $3.08 million going…

Pritzker Caught Discussing Biden’s Election Status – NBC Chicago

TL/DR - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has expressed concerns about President Joe Biden's status in the race after a controversial debate performance, despite his public endorsement of Biden. There have been calls for Biden to step aside for another candidate, including from Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley, who has expressed concerns over a time…

Camp Director Discusses Fairview Property Development Concerns

TL/DR - The WORX, a non-profit summer camp in Fairview, North Carolina, faces backlash over plans to develop part of its 250-acre property with new cabins and classrooms. The camp's director, Sara Jarrell, reassures that work to the site will be kept to a minimum and the site won't be available for short-term rentals or large events. Concerns are…

Marquette’s First Gluten-Free Bakery Launches Soon

TL/DR - A new gluten-free bakery, Honey Baked Bread Co., is scheduled to open in Marquette, Michigan. The owner, Bailey Knight, who started the business from home, is committed to a strictly gluten-free policy to avoid cross-contamination and also caters to individuals with egg, dairy, and soy allergies. The bakery, which is set to open in…