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Results mixed in new air quality study
State takes issue with report comparisons
LANSING — Michigan has reduced overall air pollution since 2012, but its most populous counties still don’t earn a passing grade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
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Michigan courts direct video-arraignment technology
LANSING — A Michigan county is partnering with the state to expand its video-arraignment technology to other jurisdictions in the state, reducing the need to transport criminals from jails to courtrooms.
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Craft beer industry grows by 20 percent, tops off state’s economy
Report ranks Michigan fifth for breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs.
LANSING — Want to boost Michigan’s job growth and economy? Treat yourself to a cold craft beer.
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Removing barriers for gays could boost state’s economy
Report says young workers may be shunning Michigan based on laws.
LANSING — Discrimination against gays and lesbians hurts Michigan’s economy, according to a new report by the Department of Civil Rights.
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Support grows for more preschool education
Business groups throughout the state get on board.
LANSING —A $130 million initiative for pre-kindergarten education is in the early stages of development, according to the Department of Education.
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Effort underway to integrate physical, mental health services
Argument is that patients would get better, faster care.
LANSING — The look of health care in the future will combine behavioral health and physical care for more uniform treatment, according to James Haveman, director of the Department of Community Health.
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A dozen Michigan organizations receive specialty crop grants
Grand Haven firm will focus on groundwater project.
LANSING — Managing bees and saving cucumbers from disease are just two of the topics being studied in recent specialty crop grants.
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Business groups colleges partner for employee training
LANSING — Many unemployed people are not “work ready,” according to Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, but some business groups have found ways to prepare them for the competitive job market.
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