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News Spotlight: Child support community advisory committee being formed Members will provide input on policy to ensure fairness and transparency

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago02 mins

LANSING, MI – Michigan’s Office of Child Support is seeking parents and caregivers to join a Community Advisory Council to help ensure the office is fair and works for everyone. This effort is part of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion.

News Spotlight: Lansing Police Department – Violent Crime Initiative Update

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago02 mins

LANSING, MI – In May of 2013, the Lansing Police Department (LPD) began the Violent Crime Initiative (VCI). The Initiative is a collaborative effort between federal, state and local law enforcement, as well as prosecutors, courts and community members in the Capital Area Region.

THIS IS THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY: FORMER REFUGEE RUNS FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago013 mins

Tou Vue was a tiny infant when his parents fled Laos as communist forces enacted revenge on the Hmong for supporting American troops. Now he’s a network engineer for the Lansing School District, running for Waverly Community School Board and raising a family. Photo by Roxanne Firth

Story by Ruelaine Stokes

Updated by TNCP Staff

Just Plain Selfish: Taking Inventory in 2020

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Kris Walker

As we approach the final quarter of this year I encourage you to take a moment and take inventory. For most of us money, food, property and even family may have just come to mind as we begin to account for our belongings. Certainly those are all vital, but most important are those personal items that each person carries within themselves.

Gratitude and 2020

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Jennifer Benson

I don’t know about you, but at the beginning of 2020 I had all these plans, projects, etc….and that was all shot to hell come March. Friday the 13th of March, before the lockdown for the pandemic here in Michigan, one of my oldest friends had died suddenly from a heart attack early that morning.

The Plant Professionals: Succulents and Care

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago04 mins

By Kathy Valentine

Succulents and cacti are fascinating. They tend to be compact and also very interesting in their geometry and form. Native to hot dry areas of the world, they catch our eye and lend themselves to collecting, as they are often sold as tiny plants in 2” or 3” diameter pots.

Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Natisha Jorae has lived in the Lansing area for 40 years.

Excuse me, Are you Listening? Life insurance is important, Part II

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago03 mins

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press

Dear Readers,

In the last edition, I wrote about life insurance. There are so many other reasons to have it so here is Part II. I just need to put it on your radar that you need to consider getting some for your family and yourself.

Making a good thing better: These sloppy Joes will appeal to kids and adults alike

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By America’s Test Kitchen

It’s easy to understand why sloppy Joes are a beloved family favorite. The filling couldn’t be easier to make, and it goes from skillet to table in less than 30 minutes. But there’s also room for improvement – such as the often dry meat, too-sweet sauce and the filling that falls off the bun – that if perfected, would make it more appealing to kids and adults alike.