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Berrien County: Medicaid made up 4.8% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Berrien County, providing an average of $2,889 per capita to residents.

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

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In 2022, Cass County ranks 63rd among Michigan counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,904

In 2022, residents of Cass County received an average of $11,904 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in Michigan.

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 24, 2025

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Cass County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.2% in 2022

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Cass County, providing an average of $1,198 per capita to residents.

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Paquette introduces bill targeting school bus safety zone improvements

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 18, 2025

State Representative Brad Paquette has put forward new legislation aimed at enhancing school bus safety in Michigan.

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Van Buren County residents received $12,888 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 54th in Michigan

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Van Buren County received an average of $12,888 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th lowest in Michigan.

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

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Van Buren County, providing an average of $1,420 per capita to residents.

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Berrien County ranks 42nd highest in Michigan for per capita government transfer income at $13,462 in 2022

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

In 2022, residents of Berrien County received an average of $13,462 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 42nd highest in Michigan.

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Rep. Paquette announces first in-district office hours for March

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

State Representative Brad Paquette of Michigan's 37th House District is set to host his first in-district office hours of the term.

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Rep. Paquette opposes Gov. Whitmer’s proposed classroom cell phone ban

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 6, 2025

State Representative Brad Paquette has expressed his opposition to Governor Whitmer's proposal to ban cell phone usage in classrooms.

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Berrien County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Berrien County, providing an average of $1,416 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Paquette advocates for continued tax exemption on firearm safety devices

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

State Representative Brad Paquette from Niles presented testimony for House Bill 4026, his inaugural bill of the term.

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

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Van Buren County Election Division on February 5, 2025.

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

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Van Buren County Election Division on February 5, 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Berrien County Election Division on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Cass County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Cass County Election Division Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Berrien County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Berrien County Election Division regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Van Buren County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Van Buren County Election Division in Michigan on October 30, 2024.

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Nesbitt champions GOP plan to ‘Grow MI State’

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | May 1, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt on Wednesday backed a package of bills introduced by Senate Republicans to roll back red tape, restore worker freedoms, and boost economic growth in Michigan, while continuing to fight tax increases on families and small businesses."Senate Republicans will not sit on our hands while Democrats continue to suffocate Michigan’s economic future by kowtowing to union bosses, doling out millions of taxpayer dollars to their favorite global corporations, and stifling small business growth with overburdensome red tape and...

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Nesbitt Urges UM President to Defend Student Safety Amid Anti-Semitic Events

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Apr 25, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt on Thursday sent a letter to University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono urging the school’s leader and Board of Regents to defend student safety after the state-funded research institution became another site of hateful anti-Semitic demonstrations sweeping the nation."The free and open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our free nation and its university system, but a line has been crossed when members of the Jewish community are forced to fear for their safety on campus simply because they are Jewish. Freedom...