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FOOD AND FARM-RELIGIOUS DIETS
DETROIT — For the first time, the federal government is required to purchase and provide food banks emergency supplies of kosher or halal products, serving a population whose survival could otherwise be at odds with strictures of faith. The void was first revealed in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which wreaked havoc on the East Coast in the fall of 2012 and led to food shortages for those most in need. A Jewish philanthropic organization in New York alerted lawmakers to the rising numbers of people coming to its food banks and often finding shelves devoid of kosher offerings. That led to legislation aimed at boosting emergency supplies for food prepared in accordance with Jewish and Muslim dietary rules, and, after some unsuccessful attempts at passage, the measure was tucked into the sweeping federal farm bill signed into law in February. By Jeff Karoub. SENT: 910 words, photos MICO201-204.
XGR--TAX CUT
LANSING, Mich. — An income tax cut seemed inevitable just two months ago, as Gov. Rick Snyder and majority Republican lawmakers offered up and even began passing rival plans to use some of a budget surplus for short- or long-term tax relief before the 2014 elections. Now plans for a tax reduction are waning and shifting instead to addressing pothole-ridden roads. Snyder, who said he's open to dropping his tax plan to set aside more money for transportation, attributes the shrinking interest in tax relief to drivers who voiced their frustration. While legislators aren't ready to give up on tax cut discussions, they acknowledge that road funding could ultimately be a higher priority. By David Eggert. SENT: 825 words. Moved 5 p.m. Friday. This week's Capital Focus and a Michigan AP Centerpiece.
POLITICS:
BILL CLINTON-MICHIGAN
DETROIT — Former President Bill Clinton has met with workers while touring a popular Detroit watchmaker ahead of his appearance at a Michigan Democratic Party fundraiser. Clinton stopped Saturday afternoon at Shinola's watch factory. The company presented him with a new watch featuring the presidential seal. He will speak Saturday night at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at Cobo Center in Detroit. SENT: 130 words, photos DTN201-202.
GREAT LAKES GOVERNORS
CHICAGO — The governors of eight states surrounding the Great Lakes and the leaders of two Canadian provinces agreed Saturday to join forces to combat invasive species including Asian carp. Amid disagreement over the best long-term solution and how to pay for it, the mutual aid deal reached Saturday empowers the states and Canadian provinces to share staff and expertise to do what they can to keep Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes and imperiling the fishing industry. "The threat of aquatic invasive species transcends borders, and this agreement allows us to address this threat through collaboration and cooperation," said Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, co-chairman of the Council of Great Lakes Governors. SENT: 340 words.
AROUND THE STATE:
COLLEGE TRIGGER WARNINGS
SAN FRANCISCO — It seemed like a modest proposal, or so thought Bailey Loverin, a literature major at the University of California, Santa Barbara: What if professors were prodded to give students a written or oral heads-up before covering graphic material that could cause flashbacks in those who had been sexually assaulted, survived war or suffered other traumas? This year, the University of Michigan, Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, Oberlin in Ohio, Rutgers in New Jersey, Scripps in California and Wellesley in Massachusetts all have fielded requests from students seeking more thoughtful treatment of potentially troubling readings, films, lectures and works of art. At Michigan, speakers at an English Department event on bias said trigger warnings were needed for racially offensive book passages. By Lisa Leff. SENT: 1,000 words, photos PAMR201-202.
DOWNTOWN SCULPTURE-ADRIAN
ADRIAN — Officials in Adrian expect to soon make a decision on whether a sculpture near municipal offices is too racy for the city's downtown. Blue Human Condition has been covered with a tarp while residents in the southern Michigan city weigh in on what they think its future should be. Created by Mark Chatterley, the sculpture depicts seven humanlike and gender-neutral figures in standing and seated positions. It was placed downtown Monday and caused consternation among some people who want it taken away. SENT: 335 words.
DETROIT SCHOOLS-OPEN ENROLLMENT
DETROIT — Individualized programs for students and other offerings by the Detroit Public Schools will be showcased during the shrinking district's annual spring open enrollment period. Beginning Monday, pre-kindergarten students in each elementary school will take part in daily activities with kindergarten classrooms, according to the district. The weeklong "Spend a Day in K" transition program will be followed on May 3 by four open enrollment fairs. Open enrollment runs through May 20 and is part of the Detroit Public Schools' five-year strategic plan to retain current students and attract new students. SENT: 320 words.
EXCHANGE-WILDCAT RESTORATION
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The restoration of a General Motors/Eastern Aircraft Division FM-2 "Wildcat" fighter that sat upside down on the bottom of Lake Michigan for 68 years has officially begun at the Air Zoo. With work on the mangled World War II fighter beginning in February of this year, Air Zoo president and CEO Troy Thrash said that Air Zoo volunteers have been eager to begin restoring the aircraft since its arrival to the museum in August 2013. An AP Member Exchange by Rob Wetterholt Jr. Kalamazoo Gazette. SENT: 550 words on Thursday, April 24, photos MIKAL201-207.
EXCHANGE-MUSEUM WOES
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Hamburg Historical Museum will close unless thousands of dollars are identified to keep the 160-plus-year-old building open. The museum, owned and operated by the Hamburg Historical Society, can no longer sustain about $20,000 in annual utility and insurance costs. Costly heating bills this winter drained much of the museum's fund balance. An AP Member Exchange by Christopher Behnan. Livingston County Daily Press & Argus. SENT: 690 words on Thursday, April 24, photos MIHPA101.
SPORTS:
HKN--RED WINGS-BRUINS
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins can wrap up their first-round playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5. Boston has won the last three games after losing the opener 1-0 at home. By Jimmy Golen. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos. Game starts at 3 p.m. ET.
BBA--TIGERS-TWINS
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers continue their series at Target Field with Anibal Sanchez (0-2, 3.54 ERA) taking the mound for the Tigers and Phil Hughes (1-1, 6.43 ERA) pitching for the Twins. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. With hometown lead on losing team. Game starts at 1:10 p.m. CDT.
FBC--MICHIGAN ST-SPRING GAME
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Connor Cook threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Josiah Price with 27 seconds left to lift the White team to a 20-13 victory over the Green team in Michigan State's spring game Saturday. Cook, who led the Spartans to a Big Ten title and Rose Bowl victory last season, threw for 159 yards and two touchdowns, although he was also intercepted twice. Michigan State players drafted teams for the spring game earlier in the week, which made for a fairly competitive contest. By Noah Trister. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.
BKC--FLORIDA-HORFORD
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former Michigan forward Jon Horford is transferring to Florida for his final year of college eligibility. Horford's older brother, Al, confirmed the decision to The Associated Press before Saturday's NBA playoff game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers. Al Horford spent three seasons at Florida, helping the Gators win consecutive national championships in 2006 and 2007. The 6-foot-10 Jon Horford averaged 3.8 points and 4.2 rebounds in 13.8 minutes a game last season, helping the Wolverines win the Big Ten. By Mark Long. SENT: 450 words.
FOR USE MONDAY, APRIL 28, AND THEREAFTER:
EXCHANGE-NEW FARM MARKET
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Husband and wife Bill Brinkerhoff and Kathy Sample have a mission: to help grow the Ann Arbor's local food ecosystem. Inspired by a similar concept in Wooster, Ohio, Brinkerhoff and Sample, along with Scott Fleck, have signed a lease to open a year-round farm market at a former gas station site on the west edge of downtown Ann Arbor. They plan to open the Argus Farm Stop in August. An AP Member Exchange by Lizzy Alfs. The Ann Arbor News. SENT: 960 words on Thursday, April 24, photos MIARB201-204. For release Monday, April 28.
EXCHANGE-MILITARY FAMILY
LAMBERTVILLE, Mich. — Above the television set in Ed Krauel's living room is a painting of a World War II battle scene. The image depicts an attack on two Navy P.T. boats somewhere in the seas near the Philippines. It shows a Japanese dive bomber flying low near two of the little boats, dropping explosives near them, causing water to splash violently. Thirty-eight Japanese bombers attacked those two boats that day, Krauel said. He knows because he was there. An AP Member Exchange by Caitlin VanOverberghe. Monroe News. SENT: 1,130 words on Thursday, April 24, photos MIMON501. For release Monday, April 28.
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