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U.S. Congress approves $131M to fund abstinence education
For more than 30 years, teaching about condom use, STDs and sexual safety has been the cornerstone of the nation's sex education repertoire, but some say it's time to put more money toward focusing on abstinence. In response to more lawmakers advocating abstinence education programs in American schools, Congress recently approved funding increases to close the gap between comprehensive and abstinence programs. In 2002, The Heritage Foundation found that for every $12 provided for comprehensive sex education programs, only $1 is provided for abstinence education.
Deficit predicted to carry into new year
During the past year's session, state legislators tackled issues ranging from affirmative action to same-sex marriage to gambling. They passed a cigarette tax increase, a partial-birth abortion ban and agreed to increase the number of drug courts in the state, all amidst a budget shortfall that remains to be resolved. "This has been a very challenging year.
New council to foster Mich. economy, job development
The Michigan economy and the number of residents with a college degree will each gain some needed attention through the formation of a council on Tuesday by Gov.
$250M shortfall for state indicates economic lag
The Michigan economy isn't rebounding as quickly as expected lagging behind those of other major manufacturing states, a group of economic experts from throughout the state say. The group, which includes experts from the state Treasury Department and the University of Michigan, admitted at a conference Friday at the Capitol that the revenue estimates they made earlier this year came up short of their forecasts. According to the new projections, the general fund revenues for the fiscal year that began Oct.
Williamston art sale features local talents
Local art lovers can view or buy their favorite artists' work at the fourth annual "Art for the Soul" sale in Williamston on Saturday. Ten artists will exhibit and sell their work from 10 a.m.
