Whitmer Signs U.P./Wisconsin Log Haulers Bill: Eight Others

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed bills to strengthen consumer protections, promote social districts, and increase prescription drug access, among other legislation. “Today I signed nine bipartisan bills, bringing the total bipartisan bills signed to 775 as we continue to bring Democrats and Republicans together to get things done for Michiganders,” said Governor Whitmer. House Bill 4152 was sponsored by Rep. Gary Howell, R– North Branch, and a copy can be found here. House Bill 5294 was sponsored by Rep. Sarah Lightner, R – Springport, and a copy can be found here. House Bill 4693 was sponsored by Rep. Steven Johnson, R – Wayland, and a copy can be found here.

Whitmer signs McBroom's commercial fishing reform bill

Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that provides relief for the 13 remaining commercial fishers in Michigan. The measure was introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, and a copy can be found here. Fisheries say whitefish are typically found deeper than 120 feet below the water and that they usually could fish down to 150 feet. In 2020, the DNR threatened to only allow whitefish fishing in water as deep as 80 feet. The legislation from Sen. McBroom keeps the fishing depth at 150 feet moving forward.

Whitmer Signs Bill Requiring Recordings Of Public Meetings

Governor Whitmer today signed House Bill 4705, which expands the Open Meetings Act to require certain state public bodies to create and maintain audio recordings of their meetings, expanding transparency and accountability. This brings the total of bipartisan bills signed to 811. “Transparency and accessibility are critical to ensuring people trust their state government,” said Governor Whitmer. “Expanding the Open Meetings Act to require audio recordings of public meetings will help Michiganders have more confidence in their public bodies. House Bill 4705 was sponsored by Rep. Luke Meerman, R – Coopersville.

Whitmer to sign $4.8B spending plan, wants to tackle gas tax relief next

Gretchen Whitmer and Macomb County leaders celebrated the passage of a $4.8 billion spending plan as a bipartisan success story that will benefit a wide range of Michigan residents. Whitmer intends to sign into law supplemental spending bills largely paid for by federal coronavirus relief funds and an infrastructure law passed by Congress last year. Whitmer is offering the pause as an alternative to repealing the state’s 27-cent tax on gas, which was supported by Republican lawmakers. Of that, $3.1 billion is from federal COVID-19 funds and $945.4 million is from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Whitmer said she’s hopeful that this will create momentum for spending more of the remaining federal American Rescue Plan funds.

Jury Reaches Partial Verdict in Trial of Men Accused of Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After deliberating all week, jurors said Friday morning that they had reached a verdict on several charges in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan but that they were deadlocked on other charges. The judge told them to continue deliberating to try to reach agreement on all counts. Prosecutors said the men — Brandon Caserta, Barry Croft, Adam Fox and Daniel Harris — wanted to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, at her vacation home in northern Michigan in 2020. Defense lawyers argued that there was no firm plan to abduct the governor, and that their clients had been drawn into heated political conversations by F.B.I.

Child Abuse registry bill awaits action from Governor Whitmer

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - A bill impacting the child abuse registry currently sits on the governor’s desk for approval. The legislation is named after a victim of child abuse. The Dickinson County Prosecutor’s Office says the proposed law will not change how child abuse crimes are prosecuted, but rather make modifications to an existing registry of offenders. Richards said the bill will allow the public to search for offender records, the registry will act similarly to the sex offender registry. It will be up to the department of health and human services which convictions are added to the registry.

Students' GPAs leaked in mass email

The personal information of 570 students was inadvertently leaked on Tuesday, March 22, when a spreadsheet containing the information was mistakenly attached to a mass email for the Lee Foundation Scholarship. The spreadsheet contained information for students in the School of Engineering with GPAs above 2.80 who have sophomore or junior credit standing. At 9:59 am, those 570 students received an email with the subject line “Welcome to list leefoundationscholarship” notifying them that they had been added to the email list [email protected] Attached to the email was an Excel spreadsheet titled “Lee foundation candidates revised.xlsx” which contained the names and personal information of the 570 students. The spreadsheet had been used to determine eligibility for the scholarship and form the email list, according to an apology email that was sent to students on March 24.

Two Michigan men acquitted in kidnapping plot against Whitmer

A federal jury convened in Grand Rapids, Mich. voted Monday to acquit two of the four men who conspired to kidnap Gov. After weeks of testimony, the jury found Michigan residents Brandon Caserta and Daniel Harris were not guilty of all charges against them. The six men were arrested by the FBI and Michigan State Police at the same time the complaint was filed. “Today, Michiganders and Americans — especially our children — are living through the normalization of political violence,” the statement reads. Primarily organized by Republican Michiganders, the protestors called for Whitmer to be recalled and demanded that the state open back up.

Q & A with candidates for governor

Alabama Daily News recently asked candidates for governor to answer some questions via email about why they’re running for governor and how they’d improve the state if elected. What would you do as governor to address Alabama’s education shortcomings? What would you do as governor to address Alabama’s education shortcomings? What would you do as governor to address Alabama’s education shortcomings? What would you do as governor to address Alabama’s education shortcomings?

MET to award $1.5M in tuition assistance

LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - Michigan families have the chance to win future tuition money for their children. The Michigan Education Trust (MET) has been assisting families with tuition for 35 years. To celebrate, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that the MET will be giving away $1.5M in scholarships. 100 children will win $15,000 each that can be used for future tuition and mandatory fees at community colleges, universities, or trade schools. Join MET, save money, and empower our best to become our brightest as well,” said Whitmer.

Table of Content

1. Does USDA offer tuition assistance?
2. Do reservists get tuition assistance?
3. How does tuition assistance work USMC?
4. Does Full Sail accept tuition assistance?
5. Do military dependents get tuition assistance?

Does USDA offer tuition assistance?

USDA offers tuition assistance, mentoring, and summer work to college students interested in pursuing a career related plant pathology, biology, virology, ecology, and entomology.

Do reservists get tuition assistance?

The Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard currently have Tuition Assistance (TA) programs for their Selected Reserve Personnel. For the Navy and Marine Corps, there are not dedicated TA benefits for reservists UNLESS you are activated, then you are eligible for the same TA benefits as your Active Duty counterparts.

How does tuition assistance work USMC?

Marine Tuition Assistance (TA) is available for all active duty and active reserve Marines. Each member receives $4500 per fiscal year (1 Oct-30 Sep). There is a cap of $250 per semester hour, $166.67 per quarter hour, and $16.67 per clock hour.

Does Full Sail accept tuition assistance?

Full Sail accepts most military and national tuition benefit programs, including: Veterans Affairs. Department of Defense. U.S.

Do military dependents get tuition assistance?

California. Qualifying military dependents may be eligible for a waiver of statewide tuition and fees (excluding books, housing, and meals) for California State University, University of California, and any State of California community college. Read about the CalVet education benefits under which you may be eligible.

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