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Springfield awarded $125,000 for new public safety vehicle car port

The City of Springfield will receive $125,000 in state funding to construct a car port for police and fire vehicles.

By D. B. Kirchner | Sep 5, 2025

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Frisbie announces $32,000 grant for Albion police body cameras

State Representative Steve Frisbie has announced that the City of Albion will receive $32,000 to purchase body cameras for its police officers.

By L. T. Etheridge | Sep 5, 2025

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Frisbie announces $30K grant for Calhoun County child abuse prevention

By D. B. Kirchner | Sep 5, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has announced the allocation of $30,000 from Michigan’s Local Development and Social Infrastructure (LDSI) initiative to the Bronson Health Foundation.

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Steve Frisbie introduces SHIELD Act targeting squatting in Michigan

By D. B. Kirchner | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has introduced the SHIELD Act in Michigan’s House of Representatives, aiming to address squatting and strengthen property rights across the state.

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Michigan House GOP proposes budget focused on law enforcement, infrastructure and tax relief

By Battle Creek Times | Aug 27, 2025

The Michigan House’s Value for MI Dollars Budget aims to increase funding for law enforcement, road repairs, and education while reducing government waste, according to State Rep. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport.

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Michigan House passes Value for MI Dollars Budget with key investments for District 44

By Battle Creek Times | Aug 27, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has announced that the Michigan House’s Value for MI Dollars Budget includes significant funding increases and targeted investments for the 44th House District.

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Michigan Rep. Steve Frisbie criticizes partisan gridlock over education funding and infrastructure

By Battle Creek Times | Aug 14, 2025

Partisan disagreements in Lansing are affecting legislative progress on key issues, according to Michigan State Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Marshall).

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Rep. Steve Frisbie seeks targeted state funds for Calhoun County community programs

By Battle Creek Times | Aug 1, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has resumed his role on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity, where he is advocating for investments aimed at public safety, mental health, and education in Calhoun County....

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Steve Frisbie announces local office hours and veterans townhall

By Battle Creek Times | Jul 11, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has announced a series of community engagement events for the residents of Calhoun County.

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Michigan judiciary committee advances bill targeting young violent offenders

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 26, 2025

The House Judiciary Committee has moved forward with a series of bills aimed at addressing violent crime in Michigan.

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Rep. Lightner announces increased school funding in new House Republican budget

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 18, 2025

Rep. Sarah Lightner has announced a significant funding increase for schools in Jackson and Calhoun counties as part of the latest House Republican budget plan.

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Michigan House passes record K-12 education budget with increased funding

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 16, 2025

This week, Representative Steve Frisbie supported the Michigan House's fiscal year 2026 K-12 budget.

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Rep. Steve Frisbie announces district office hours for constituent engagement

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 9, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie has announced a series of district office hours, offering constituents the chance to engage directly with him.

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Pennfield Schools students ranked lowest countywide in college readiness for math in 2023-24 school year

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 10.9% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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How many Harper Creek Community Schools students were considered ready for college-level math classes in 2023-24 school year?

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.1% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Lightner introduces bill for juvenile diversion research access

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 5, 2025

State Representative Sarah Lightner has introduced House Bill 4396, aimed at enhancing juvenile diversion research in Michigan.

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Olivet Community Schools students held 2nd highest rank countywide in college readiness for math in 2023-24 school year

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 21.9% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Legislation introduced in Michigan aims to protect access to natural gas

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 4, 2025

State Representative Steve Frisbie presented House Bill 4486 to the Michigan House Energy Committee on June 3, 2025.

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Higher college readiness rates in math among Lakeview School District (Calhoun) students in 2023-24 school year

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.9% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

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Jackson County recreation projects receive funding through state representatives' votes

By Battle Creek Times | Jun 3, 2025

State Representatives Kathy Schmaltz and Sarah Lightner have voted in favor of state funding to support two outdoor recreation projects in Jackson County.