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Michigan Ordered to Replace Water Lines to Flint

The state of Michigan has been ordered to fund the replacement of water lines within the city of Flint to finally provide adequate and drinkable water to the city’s residents. This demand comes after years of building concern for the water’s quality and harmful lead levels. Flint’s water issue has grown since an initial complaint in 2014, following the state’s ... Read More »

Low Unemployment Rate Diminishes Job Search Concern Among Students

Scott Walker promised to add 250,000 jobs to Wisconsin when running for governor. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data confirms that more than 140,000 private sector jobs have been created since he took office, far below the jobs promised. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that when Walker took office, Wisconsin’s unemployment rate decreased from 8 percent in 2011 to ... Read More »