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Netanyahu visits Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he had an "excellent" meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. It was their first sitdown since launching a joint war against Iran and it offered Netanyahu a chance to smooth out strains in their relationship. The closed-door meeting on Tuesday lasted nearly an hour and a half. The White House said it was "positive and productive." Both leaders face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection and is embattled in part because of his deteriorating relationship ...

Zelenskyy seeks more cooperation with US

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Tuesday ahead of Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral, with the two leaders discussing ways for Ukraine to produce its own powerful weapons and "other ideas that could help" in its ongoing war against ...

MMACF Youth Advisory Council looks for teens

Local News

MENOMINEE — The M&M Area Community Foundation is inviting local youth ages 12 to 17 to join its Youth Advisory Council, or YAC, a program that puts real decision-making power in young people’s hands through grantmaking, volunteering and service projects. An orientation meeting will take place at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at 833A First St., Menominee, MI 49858. All interested youth — and their parents — are encouraged to attend to learn about the program, meet fellow members and find out how to get involved. Through YAC, members will: — Learn the fundamentals of ...

Healthy Michigan Plan recipients advised to prepare for changes

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LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is preparing to implement federally required changes to Medicaid due to the passage of H.R. 1. Among the changes are new work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks for some individuals enrolled in the Healthy Michigan Plan. “Health care coverage plays a critical role in helping people access preventative care, manage chronic conditions and stay healthy,” said Amy Epkey, MDHHS acting director. “Our priority is helping beneficiaries understand these new requirements so they can comply and we can ...

Gallagher appointed to AACC commission on future of work

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ESCANABA — Bay College has announced that Vice President of Workforce Innovation & Strategic Partnerships Cindy Gallagher has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges Commission on the Future of Work. Her three-year appointment began July 1 and continues through ...