“The last couple of years were confusing for everybody, not just the sheriff’s office but the community too,” Spence said in an interview with Watershed Voice. “The biggest part of my job is to regain that trust.”
The effort aligns with a broader push by congressional Republicans, who last month pledged to fast-track the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
While there is no existing wholesale tax on marijuana, the proposed increase would be in addition to the 10% excise tax on recreational marijuana, which consumers already pay on top of the state’s 6% sales tax.
The Three Rivers City Commission also approved the purchase of two water samplers for $19,900, and allocated $150,000 to adjust water chemistry at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to address lead pipes and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Commissioners also addressed multiple other agenda items, including adopting a new artificial intelligence (AI) policy for county staff, appointing individuals to various county boards, and approving financial allocations.
While no flu-related deaths have been reported in St. Joseph County, local hospitals have seen a significant increase in influenza cases, officials said.
The WMed Resident & Fellow Alliance (RFA), which represents WMed residents, held an informational picket Tuesday afternoon at Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo to bring attention to their concerns.
The protest, an informal gathering organized by two Kalamazoo locals, took place on the sidewalks of Michigan Avenue near Bronson Park and lasted for several hours Saturday afternoon.
John Wolgamood, previously the Three Rivers DDA vice chair, will step in as Andrew George’s successor.
The awards — Distinguished Alumni Award, Fellows Award, Part-Time Teaching Award, and the E.J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence Award — recognize outstanding contributions in education, community service, and support of the college.
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