Half a Century into the Endangered Species Act, It’s Besieged by Harmful Politics
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) turns 50 and has been crucial in saving hundreds of American plants and animals, such as the American bald eagle, the brown pelican, the peregrine falcon, and the Atlantic sturgeon, from extinction. However, the ESA's effectiveness is hindered by inadequate funding, limited time, and detrimental politics.…
Powerful Protest Songs for Palestine Echo in Marquette Downtown
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A group of carolers in downtown Marquette, Michigan, used song as a form of protest in support of…
$4.9M reserved for wildlife, plant research before solar, wind projects
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The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it will spend $4.9 million to study the impact of…
Joint Tax Unveils ‘Bluebook’ for SECURE 2.0 Changes Explanation
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The US Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) has posted a resource explaining the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 and other tax provisions enacted in the 117th Congress. The "Bluebook" provides descriptions of over 170 tax provisions across eight different Acts, including the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Consolidated…
Join Dexter’s Community Art Tapestry: Opportunity for Artists of All Ages
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The town of Dexter will host the "What We Love About Dexter" art walk in February, an event that allows…
Discover Exciting Fountain Hills Activities
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The Fountain Hills Community Center, located at 13001 N. La Montana Drive at the Cutillo Civic Center,…
Prosecutors Request to Prevent Trump from Introducing Politics in Federal Election Interference Trial
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Special counsel Jack Smith has appealed to a judge to prevent Donald Trump's lawyers from introducing politics into his trial, which includes charges of scheming to overturn the 2020 election results. Smith's office argues that claims that the prosecution against Trump is vindictive and selective or was coordinated by President Joe Biden…
Teen Tourists Stabbed on Christmas Day at Grand Central: Hate Crime Charges Filed
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Steven Hutcherson has been charged with hate crimes following the stabbing of two white teenage tourists…
Biden’s Final Rule on IDR Fees: Healthcare’s Climate Impact
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The Biden Administration released a final rule detailing the fees for the Federal Independent Dispute…
Michigan Supreme Court Retains Trump for 2024 Primary, Rejects ‘Insurrectionist Ban’ Case
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The Michigan Supreme Court rejected an attempt to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot under the US Constitution’s “insurrectionist ban” claim. This outcome contrasts with the recent ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that removed Trump from its primary ballot due to his alleged role in the January 6…