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WASHINGTON — The most intriguing politician in the Republican Party is an uncharismatic governor who’s trying to make the GOP’s culture war appealing to suburban mothers. Ron DeSantis, the 43-year-old governor of Florida, has been on a tear. Originally a tea party-style fiscal conservative, he’s embraced a series of hard-edged positions that have boosted him into second place in early — OK, way-too-early — polls for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. (First place is still occupied by former President Donald Trump.) “He’s taken on the left more aggressively than any U.S. governor in modern history,” Fox News pundit Laura Ingraham enthused last month when she devoted an entire hour of her prime-time program to DeSantis. Politics Essential Politics: Conspiracy theories and fear of immigrants — a toxic mix Conspiracy-minded Americans provide powerful support for some pernicious ideas. The political establishment has lost its ability to keep such ideas at … [Read more...] about Column: Ron DeSantis is setting the agenda for the GOP, and Democrats should worry

0 Politics & Government Pennsylvania Republican Scott Perry has not cooperated with the committee, despite a subpoena to appear. Michigan Advance , News Partner Posted | Updated Reply Michigan Advance June 12, 2022 The opening U.S. House hearing in a series on the Jan. 6 attack included some eye-opening new details about the events of the day and the broader plot to halt the peaceful transfer of presidential power. The nine-member investigative committee put former President Donald Trump at the center of the plot , while accusing leaders of two far-right organizations, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, with planning tactical details of the assault on the Capitol. Thursday night’s hearing was comparable to an opening argument of a trial, with committee leaders Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, mostly laying out the broad outlines of their investigation and … [Read more...] about 5 Things We Learned About Jan. 6 And Trump From The First Hearing

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Schools Credit union asks students to create financial budgets for independent living, then explores ways to improve their financial decision-making JanDana , Community Contributor Posted Reply Lifestyle choices dramatically impact one’s budget as emphasized by Suzi Kruger, LAFCU senior member service representative, at a high school Financial Reality Fair. Robyn Howell, LAFCU chief human resources officer, listens to a student during the LAFCU Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Christian School. At the final booth of the Financial Reality Fair, Christine Wood, LAFCU executive administrative assistant, counsels a student on how he might improve his financial decision-making after reviewing his budget for living independently as an adult. Volunteering to help students learn the skills of financial stewardship … [Read more...] about LAFCU helps HS seniors focus on financial stewardship

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Schools Michigan credit union's comprehensive course helped students improve credit scores, start savings accounts, pay off debt, create budgets JanDana , Community Contributor Posted Reply Four graduates of LAFCU’s first Pathway to Financial Transformation Program are, from left in caps and gowns, Lori Wurm, Michael Boles, Robin Kinzel and Tabitha Thompson. LAFCU reps pictured are Shelia Scott, Kelli Ellsworth Etchison and Patrick Spyke. Graduate and retired educator Michael Boles Sr. uses his time at the lectern to praise the course and urge LAFCU to continue to help schools provide financial education curriculum for students. He’s also shown with his wife, Flora. Mother-daughter Lori Wurm, at left, and Robin Kinzel, second from right, tackled the personal finance course together. They are with their husbands, from … [Read more...] about LAFCU personal finance course grads ‘better prepared for life success

0 Real Estate Check out the latest homes to go up for sale in the Plymouth-Canton area. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Plymouth-Canton, MI — The local housing scene is never boring, and there are a variety of homes to browse these days. Let Patch and Redfin.com be your go-to source for all the latest listings in and around Plymouth-Canton. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area in the past week. Click on any property for more pics and details. And you can always visit Redfin.com directly to see many more homes where these came from. Without further ado, here's a look at the latest Plymouth-Canton properties in this week's roundup. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Redfin . Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected] . Related: Visit The Patch Mortgage Center To Lock In Today's Best Rates … [Read more...] about Real Estate Roundup For Plymouth-Canton Area

0 Kids & Family Michigan has fifth-highest number of kids separated from a parent in prison, but few resources are devoted to supporting them, report finds. Beth Dalbey , Patch Staff Posted Reply Get Patch’s daily newsletter and real-time news alerts . About 228,000 children in Michigan — about one in 10 kids — had at least one parent in prison, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation recommending policy reforms it says would help millions of children struggling with financial and emotional issues because of parental incarceration. Michigan tied with six other states for the third highest incarceration rate of parents, according to “A Shared Sentence: The Devastating Toll of Parental Incarceration of Kids, Families and Communities,” a Kids Count policy report released Monday. The report covered the years 2011 and 2012. But the percentages are deceiving. Michigan children had the … [Read more...] about 1 in 10 Michigan Kids Has Parent in Prison: Kids Count