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MICHIGAN

Lack of revenue increase might lead to worse road conditions

Anne O'Dell
December 8, 2009

Michigan residents might notice fewer road and bridge projects being completed if state revenues are not increased, officials said. During the next three years, Michigan could lose $1.5 billion in federal stimulus money for road repair because of an $84 million shortfall for road repair in the state’s 2009-10 budget, said Keith Ledbetter, director of Legislative Affairs at the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association.

MICHIGAN

E.L. set to host holiday event

Marissa Cumbers
December 7, 2009

Students and East Lansing residents can get in the holiday spirit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, during a family friendly holiday event.

MSU

Asian carp might invade Great Lakes

Meredith Skrzypczak
December 7, 2009

State officials are hoping to fend off some unwelcome visitors with their efforts to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, and MSU professors are stressing the importance of stopping any invasion before it starts.

MICHIGAN

Sign of the Times

Compiled by Sean Cook
December 7, 2009

Assistant professor of fisheries and wildlife Travis Brenden, along with his wife, Tammy Newcomb, enjoy collecting change as much as donating it each holiday season.

MSU

Wharton looks to manage Theater

Ian Johnson
December 6, 2009

A potential arrangement between Wharton Center and the city of Traverse City is expected to be finalized at a city meeting tonight, which would send some of the center’s programming to Traverse City, a city official said.