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LCC discusses smoking

Officials from Lansing Community College addressed the school’s new smoking policy during the weekend. The policy, which restricts smoking to designated areas, was initiated to create a smoke-free campus for the fall semester. Smoking between buildings and near building entrances has been prohibited as a result of numerous complaints from nonsmoking students and staff who wish to promote a healthy campus. The policy is not intended for and will not be enforced on public streets.

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Road work planned

Those who commute from suburban communities to downtown Detroit will appreciate that about $400 million was granted to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St.

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Ingham County prepares plan to inform of West Nile virus

Patrick Walters
September 27, 2002

In the wake of three confirmed West Nile virus deaths of Michigan residents in the past two days, Ingham County health officials announced a plan to educate those who might be at risk for contracting the virus. Ingham County Health Department director Bruce Bragg outlined the county’s initiatives to educate those most susceptible to contracting the virus, which is carried by infected mosquitoes.

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Holiday jobs not promising

Audrey Barney
September 27, 2002

Michigan retailers will limit holiday hiring this year, according to a study released this week. The Michigan Retail Index, a monthly report of Michigan’s retail activity, found 64 percent of retailers believe the holiday labor pool will be larger this year than it was last year.

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Bargaining proposal divides GOP, Democrats

Chad Previch
September 26, 2002

A proposal that would grant state employees the power to collectively bargain for better benefits has drawn attention from both major parties.Republicans and Democrats have pitted themselves against each other, debating what impact the proposal could have on the state.

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Candidate shows off voting reform plans

State Sen. Dianne Byrum, D-Onondaga, and Secretary of State candidate Melvin Butch Hollowell unveiled the Michigan Blue Print for Election Reform on Wednesday in Lansing after discussions on the need for election reform in the state. Much of the planning sprang from the Michigan Task Force on Voting Reform, a report convened by Byrum after troubles in the 2000 elections. The blue print reform stresses additional training for individuals involved in election administration, quarterly training sessions with local clerks, a comprehensive review of election procedures and expanded public access to the qualified voter file. Emily Buckler

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Voters to decide on straight-party proposal

Chad Previch
September 25, 2002

Michiganians looking to vote a straight-party ticket could be in for a surprise when they enter the voting booth next year.A proposal on November’s ballot asks voters to decide whether to continue the 110-year-old tradition of allowing people to choose all candidates of a single party with one swift ballot punch.

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Young kids become junior Picassos

Okemos - MSU alumna Julie Rose stood in front of a table of young children and their parents, waiting for the right moment to begin the day’s lesson. “OK,” she said as the group of children finally settled into their seats, “today we’re going to talk about people and art.” Rose teaches Preschool Picassos, a nature art class for 3- to 6-year-olds at Harris Nature Center in Okemos.