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DeSantis Plans to Override Obamacare with New Bill

TL/DR - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he would seek to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, if elected president. DeSantis outlined his plan to lower healthcare costs, include protections for pre-existing conditions, and counter the influence of pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and the…

Kent County Deputies Assist Children in Holiday Shopping Spree

TL/DR - The Kent County Sheriff's Office in Michigan has been conducting a program called "Shop with a Sheriff" for 23 years where children are paired with deputies to shop for their Christmas gifts at a local store. The gifts are paid for by private donations and community partnerships. The event aims to build relationships between officers and…

DeSantis’ Health Plan to Outshine ObamaCare, Claims Governor

TL/DR - Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has vowed to replace ObamaCare with a health care plan that he claims will lower prices and protect those with existing conditions. He gave little detail of the plan, but promised more transparency, consumer choice, affordable options, and reduced bureaucracy. He also stated that the plan…

NMU Native American Association Thrills with Powwow Event

TL/DR - The Northern Michigan University Native American Student Association and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians co-hosted a Learning to Walk Together Powwow. The event, which also included a cultural traditional feast, was held at the university's Northern Center Grand Ballroom and was fully funded by the Sault Tribe, making it…