Local & State

Excuse me are you listening? 13-12

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Dear Readers,

Even though summer has just started, it has brought us much rain in Michigan. I am pleased about it though because the water bill for keeping the plants looking great outside the office will not cost a fortune.

Kiplinger on Travel: Why senior travel discounts aren’t always the best deal

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

By Cameron Huddleston

Kiplinger

Most seniors know that they can take advantage of travel discounts geared specifically toward them for savings on hotels, attractions, rental cars, guided tours and more. But are the special rates for older travelers really that special?

State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks Buy from State-Certified Retailers

Rina Risper10 years ago09 mins

With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, State Fire Marshal Richard Miller today urges consumers to use extreme caution when using any type of fireworks especially the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky lanterns, and Roman candles; and to buy only from state-certified retailers.

TAX SOLUTIONS: Injured Spouse Tax Relief

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.

Your spouse owes outstanding federal or state debt. You are not responsible for your spouse’s debts. If you file joint taxes with your spouse, the tax refund will be garnished and used to pay the outstanding debt. The outstanding debt can be back IRS taxes, back state or city taxes, back child support, unpaid student loans, or any other unpaid federal obligations. You have two options to stop your refund from being garnished.

Island Conference –A Glimpse of Michigan’s Future

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Rick Garcia

The 34th Mackinac Policy Conference convened more than 1,500 professionals, government leaders, CEOs and media on the island- a scaled down version of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

HUD grants help to get marginalized groups involved in the Government process in the greater Lansing area

Rina Risper10 years ago08 mins

The Community Reinvestment Fund Board just announced the award of the latest round of HUD grants to numerous groups here in the Tri-County region. Those grants, ranging up to $10,000, were awarded by the Board to fund projects which are designed to encourage “marginalized” group members to begin to participate in greater numbers in the government planning and decision-making processes which affect us all here in this Tri-County region.

After Frigid Winter of 2013 Left Many Without Electricity – BWL Will Adopt All CRT and MPSC Recommendations

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

J. Peter Lark, General Manager of the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL), announced to the BWL Board of Commissioners that all recommendations made by the Community Review Team (CRT) and Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) will be adopted by the BWL. The recommendations, which total more than 180 when the BWL’s internal review is included, were made in response to the December ice storm that knocked out power to 40,000 customers.

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: BEEF POT PIES

Rina Risper10 years ago07 mins

By Sharon Fox

1-2 boxes (17.3 oz.) frozen puff pastry

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 lb. beef–stew meat, chuck roast, or sirloin, cut into 3/4″ cubes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups chopped mushrooms

Click for more ingredients. Delicious.

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (2 hrs. 11 min.)

Plot: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halley Berry, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Cast: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (2 hrs. 11 min.)

Plot: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Halley Berry, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Cast: The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission Announces Annual Public Meeting

DPSCD’s special education is not in compliance, facing potential loss of funding and lawsuits

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From Volunteer Service to Art Exhibitions, Yvette Robinson Continues to Inspire

21-Year-Old Michigan State University Football Player is Raising His 4 Siblings Since Their Mom Died

Interpersonal Edge: Improving your mind, improves the daily grind

Lessons Learned from a Mismanaged Partnership: Lansing Fiesta Experience

UPDATE: East Lansing Police Investigate Double Homicide, Person of Interest Found Deceased

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Ask the Pediatrician: Teen suicide risk: What parents need to know

Excuse me are you listening? 13-12

Kiplinger on Travel: Why senior travel discounts aren’t always the best deal

State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks Buy from State-Certified Retailers

TAX SOLUTIONS: Injured Spouse Tax Relief

Island Conference –A Glimpse of Michigan’s Future

HUD grants help to get marginalized groups involved in the Government process in the greater Lansing area

After Frigid Winter of 2013 Left Many Without Electricity – BWL Will Adopt All CRT and MPSC Recommendations

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: BEEF POT PIES

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”

Movie Review: “X-Men Days of Future Past”