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Rep. Wortz invites residents to community office hours on April 21

State Representative Jennifer Wortz has extended an invitation to residents of Branch and Hillsdale counties, along with those in the city of Hudson, to participate in her community office hours scheduled for Monday, April 21.

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Apr 16, 2025

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Branch County: Residents received $112.19 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Branch County, providing an average of $2,519 per capita to residents.

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Apr 13, 2025

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St. Joseph County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.8% in 2022

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in St. Joseph County, providing an average of $2,233 per capita to residents.

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Branch County: Income Maintenance made up 2.9% of total income in 2022

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Branch County, providing an average of $1,236 per capita to residents.

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Senator Lindsey backs Trump’s order to dismantle Department of Education

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Mar 20, 2025

Senator Jonathan Lindsey of Coldwater, Michigan, has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

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St. Joseph County residents received $11,632 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 68th in Michigan

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of St. Joseph County received an average of $11,632 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Michigan.

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Michigan senator introduces bills to enhance constitutional freedoms

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Mar 13, 2025

State Senator Jonathan Lindsey has put forward a set of six legislative proposals aimed at enhancing constitutional freedoms for residents of Michigan.

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Branch County ranks 62nd highest in Michigan for per capita government transfer income at $12,002 in 2022

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Branch County received an average of $12,002 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd lowest in Michigan.

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Michigan Senate passes hospital price transparency act

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Mar 6, 2025

State Senator Jonathan Lindsey's bill aimed at increasing medical transparency has successfully passed the Michigan Senate.

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St. Joseph County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in St. Joseph County, providing an average of $1,309 per capita to residents.

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Senator warns MHSAA decision may risk school funding

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Feb 11, 2025

State Senator Jonathan Lindsey expressed concerns on Tuesday regarding the Michigan High School Athletic Association's (MHSAA) decision to defy President Donald Trump's executive order titled "Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports."

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FOIA Request Sent to Branch County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Branch County Election Division in Michigan on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to St. Joseph County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to St. Joseph County Election Division Regarding Information on Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Michigan senator proposes DEPORT Task Force amid legislative roadblock

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jan 30, 2025

State Senator Jonathan Lindsey has introduced legislation aimed at addressing immigration issues in Michigan, despite opposition from Senate leadership.

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Senator Lindsey inducted into Bronson Hall of Fame

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jan 17, 2025

Senator Jonathan Lindsey was honored at an event hosted by Bronson Community Schools.

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FDA bans red dye No. 3; Sen. Lindsey supports decision

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Jan 15, 2025

Senator Jonathan Lindsey from Coldwater has expressed his approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to prohibit red dye No. 3 in food, beverages, and drugs.

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MIRS names Senator Jonathan Lindsey as most conservative in Michigan Senate

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Dec 30, 2024

Senator Jonathan Lindsey of Coldwater, Michigan, has been acknowledged for his conservative voting record in the state Senate for 2024.

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Michigan Senate approves health care cost transparency bill

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Dec 16, 2024

Senator Jonathan Lindsey of Coldwater has announced that the Michigan Senate has unanimously approved his proposed legislation aimed at enhancing transparency in medical costs across the state.

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Senator Lindsey urges General Motors to fulfill commitments made to Michigan

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Dec 9, 2024

Senator Jonathan Lindsey from Coldwater has expressed concerns regarding General Motors' use of taxpayer funds in Michigan.

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FOIA Request Sent to St. Joseph County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the St. Joseph County Election Division in Michigan on October 30, 2024, by us at the Sturgis-Coldwater News.