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Hoitenga addresses Michigan budget priorities and impact of federal tariffs

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 29, 2025

State Senator Michele Hoitenga addressed questions from constituents regarding Michigan’s budget process and federal tariff policies during remarks on Friday in Lansing. “Throughout my time in office, I’ve seen the state budget process play out...

Brad Paquette addresses fiscal policy, gun rights history, and gender theory in recent posts

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 28, 2025

Michigan state representative Brad Paquette posted multiple statements on August 28, 2025.

Brad Paquette criticizes AMA over support for gender-affirming care in recent social media posts

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 27, 2025

Michigan lawmaker Brad Paquette criticized the American Medical Association’s support for gender-affirming care in a series of tweets posted August 26–27, 2025.

Brad Paquette criticizes medical practices for minors and abortion laws in recent posts

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 26, 2025

Michigan State Representative Brad Paquette made several posts between August 24-26, 2025 criticizing gender-affirming care for minors and expanded abortion rights in the state.

Brad Paquette addresses school food safety and branding issues in recent posts

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 23, 2025

Michigan state legislator Brad Paquette discussed efforts to remove toxic ingredients from school foods and weighed in on Cracker Barrel's rebranding choices through tweets posted on August 22-23, 2025.

Brad Paquette shares posts on faith, COVID-19 vaccine concerns, and classroom experiences

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 21, 2025

Former Michigan state representative Brad Paquette posted reflections on faith, COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns, and an experience from his teaching career between August 20–21, 2025.

Paquette schedules open office hours for constituents in Niles

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 20, 2025

State Rep. Brad Paquette, a Republican from Niles, will be available to meet with local residents during office hours scheduled for Saturday, August 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Niles District Library at 620 E. Main...

Brad Paquette discusses conservatism, ethics reform, and discourse in recent social media posts

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 19, 2025

Michigan State Representative Brad Paquette addressed issues ranging from party strategy to historical figures in several posts dated August 17–19, 2025.

Hoitenga urges permanent year-round coyote hunting policy after NRC action

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 14, 2025

State Senator Michele Hoitenga and Representative Parker Fairbairn have responded to a recent move by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) regarding coyote hunting regulations in the state.

Senate committee backs nearly $42 million in natural resource project funding

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 14, 2025

The Michigan Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the 2025 recommendations for the state’s Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF), advancing plans for a series of recreation and land acquisition projects.

Brad Paquette questions drug policy, gender-affirming care, and education reform in recent posts

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 10, 2025

Michigan state representative Brad Paquette posted about U.S. drug policy under President Trump, concerns over gender-affirming care for children, and proposed changes to Michigan’s education system during August 2025.

Senator Michele Hoitenga schedules local office hour in Onaway for August

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 5, 2025

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Brad Paquette calls for special election and voices concerns on gender theory and Pfizer

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Aug 4, 2025

Michigan lawmaker Brad Paquette posted multiple tweets between August 3 and August 4, 2025.

Brad Paquette supports Michigan legislation restricting medical treatments for minors

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 31, 2025

Michigan State Representative Brad Paquette posted support for new legislation regulating medical interventions for minors on July 30 and July 31, 2025.

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Cass County Education: 4,729 white students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 30, 2025

There were 4,729 white students enrolled in Cass County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Brad Paquette criticizes AAP vaccine policy and WMU professor’s stance on tickborne illness

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 30, 2025

Michigan State Representative Brad Paquette published tweets between July 28-30, 2025 critiquing recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding vaccine exemptions and commenting on statements attributed to Western Michigan...

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 67.3% of Van Buren County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 29, 2025

In Van Buren County schools, 67.3% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.

How many white students were enrolled in Berrien County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 28, 2025

There were 12,924 white students enrolled in Berrien County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Hoitenga urges quick action on disaster relief bill after Trump approves federal aid

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 28, 2025

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569 multiracial students enrolled in Cass County schools in 2024-25 school year

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 25, 2025

There were 569 multiracial students enrolled in Cass County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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