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      <title>Is It Illegal To Drive Away With The Gas Pump In Michigan?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the heartwarming history of Bill Knapp's restaurant, a beloved Michigan gathering spot offering affordable comfort food beginning in 1948 Battle Creek.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-bill-knapps-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the heartwarming history of Bill Knapp&apos;s restaurant, a beloved Michigan gathering spot offering affordable comfort food beginning in 1948 Battle Creek.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-bill-knapps-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>In Memoriam: Pop-Tarts Throughout the Years</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:12:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Remembering Bill Post, the genius behind the creation of Pop-Tarts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/legacy-of-bill-post-and-pop-tarts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Remembering Bill Post, the genius behind the creation of Pop-Tarts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/legacy-of-bill-post-and-pop-tarts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Internet is Hilariously Paying Tribute To Pop-Tarts Creator</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:14:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Goodnight, so long, and thanks for all of the toaster pastries. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/internet-hilariously-paying-tribute-to-pop-tarts-creator/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Goodnight, so long, and thanks for all of the toaster pastries. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/internet-hilariously-paying-tribute-to-pop-tarts-creator/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Man Credited With Bringing Pop-Tarts To Life Has Passed Away</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[William "Bill" Post, the inventive mind behind the beloved Pop-Tart has passed away at the age of 96. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/grand-rapids-man-credited-with-bringing-pop-tarts-to-life-has-passed-away/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[William &quot;Bill&quot; Post, the inventive mind behind the beloved Pop-Tart has passed away at the age of 96. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/grand-rapids-man-credited-with-bringing-pop-tarts-to-life-has-passed-away/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>School Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Workers Can Now Substitute Teach In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:40:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[To address Michigan's substitute teacher shortage, Gov. Whitmer has signed a bill that her administration says will help keep schools open and learning in person. <a href="https://wgrd.com/school-bus-drivers-cafeteria-workers-can-now-substitute-teach-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[To address Michigan&apos;s substitute teacher shortage, Gov. Whitmer has signed a bill that her administration says will help keep schools open and learning in person. <a href="https://wgrd.com/school-bus-drivers-cafeteria-workers-can-now-substitute-teach-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Substitute teacher shortages in Michigan were common even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, but now the shortages are reaching a breaking point in many districts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bus-drivers-and-cafeteria-workers-could-soon-be-approved-to-substitute-teach-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan House and Senate have both voted to end the so-called &quot;Tampon Tax&quot;, next step is a signature from the Governor. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-senate-votes-to-end-tampon-tax/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:46:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you ever done the exact opposite of what you intended on doing by mistake? <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-senate-republicans-accidently-help-democrats-stop-controversial-vote/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A teacher who helped raise $40,000 at the beginning of the pandemic for families just got hit with a hefty tax bill. <a href="https://wgrd.com/teacher-who-helped-raise-40k-gets-hit-with-a-hefty-tax-bill/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A teacher who helped raise $40,000 at the beginning of the pandemic for families just got hit with a hefty tax bill. <a href="https://wgrd.com/teacher-who-helped-raise-40k-gets-hit-with-a-hefty-tax-bill/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:30:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are only seven states who let players stay anonymous after hitting a jackpot. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-bill-would-allow-michigan-lotto-winners-to-stay-anonymous/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are only seven states who let players stay anonymous after hitting a jackpot. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-bill-would-allow-michigan-lotto-winners-to-stay-anonymous/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 01:03:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Legislation has been introduced that would ban the Confederate Battle Flag from the Michigan State Capitol. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-bill-would-ban-confederate-flag-at-michigans-capitol/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Legislation has been introduced that would ban the Confederate Battle Flag from the Michigan State Capitol. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-bill-would-ban-confederate-flag-at-michigans-capitol/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <category><![CDATA[A Killers Confession]]></category>
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      <title>MDOT Will Conduct an 18-Month Study on Toll Roads for Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:37:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[34 states currently utilize tolls whether on a road, bridge, or tunnel. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mdot-will-conduct-an-18-month-study-on-toll-roads-for-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[34 states currently utilize tolls whether on a road, bridge, or tunnel. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mdot-will-conduct-an-18-month-study-on-toll-roads-for-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New MI Bill Wants to Crack Down on Fake Emotional Support Animals</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The new bill would require animal owners to get approval at a health care provider in the state of Michigan and prove that the animal helps for a specific disability. Anyone who tries to cheat the system could be charged with a misdemeanor and face fines or jail time. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-mi-bill-wants-to-crack-down-on-fake-emotional-support-animals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The new bill would require animal owners to get approval at a health care provider in the state of Michigan and prove that the animal helps for a specific disability. Anyone who tries to cheat the system could be charged with a misdemeanor and face fines or jail time. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-mi-bill-wants-to-crack-down-on-fake-emotional-support-animals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Students in Michigan Could Be Going Back to School Earlier [Poll]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/students-in-michigan-could-be-going-back-to-school-earlier-pollstudents-in-michigan-could-be-going-back-to-school-earlier/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 21:41:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of districts throughout the state this year have already applied to start before Labor Day. <a href="https://wgrd.com/students-in-michigan-could-be-going-back-to-school-earlier-pollstudents-in-michigan-could-be-going-back-to-school-earlier/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hundreds of districts throughout the state this year have already applied to start before Labor Day. <a href="https://wgrd.com/students-in-michigan-could-be-going-back-to-school-earlier-pollstudents-in-michigan-could-be-going-back-to-school-earlier/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Michigan Bill Would Ban Minors from Using Tanning Beds</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/new-michigan-bill-would-ban-minors-from-using-tanning-beds/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:28:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Forget about getting that base tan for spring break. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-michigan-bill-would-ban-minors-from-using-tanning-beds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Forget about getting that base tan for spring break. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-michigan-bill-would-ban-minors-from-using-tanning-beds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Deadline Approaching for Energy Bill Credit for MI Residents</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/deadline-approaching-for-energy-bill-credit-for-mi-residents/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 01:08:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hopefully one less bill you have to worry about. <a href="https://wgrd.com/deadline-approaching-for-energy-bill-credit-for-mi-residents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hopefully one less bill you have to worry about. <a href="https://wgrd.com/deadline-approaching-for-energy-bill-credit-for-mi-residents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Parents May Soon be Able to Legally Eavesdrop on their Children in MI</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/parents-may-soon-be-able-to-legally-eavesdrop-on-their-children-in-mi/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 16:06:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Your kids may hate you for it but at least you won't end up in jail. <a href="https://wgrd.com/parents-may-soon-be-able-to-legally-eavesdrop-on-their-children-in-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Your kids may hate you for it but at least you won&apos;t end up in jail. <a href="https://wgrd.com/parents-may-soon-be-able-to-legally-eavesdrop-on-their-children-in-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Bill Would Tax Sports &amp; Concert Tickets in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 20:39:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Would you pay a little extra if it meant it helped someone else? <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-bill-would-tax-sports-concert-tickets-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Would you pay a little extra if it meant it helped someone else? <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-bill-would-tax-sports-concert-tickets-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Bill Would Make English the State’s Official Language</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:51:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is something that's been different about the United States for a long time. We have no declared official language. France's official language is French, Mexico's is Spanish...in fact, most of the rest of the world has a declared official language. 32 states in the US have one, and a Michigan politician wants the Mitten to join them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-bill-would-make-english-the-states-official-language/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is something that&apos;s been different about the United States for a long time. We have no declared official language. France&apos;s official language is French, Mexico&apos;s is Spanish...in fact, most of the rest of the world has a declared official language. 32 states in the US have one, and a Michigan politician wants the Mitten to join them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-bill-would-make-english-the-states-official-language/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Bill Belichick Wasn’t Thrilled To Have To Answer Questions About Tom Brady’s Alleged Concussions</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:33:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick addressed the media ahead of the opening of mini camp and it was no different than any other thrilling interview. I am convinced this man is the most boring person to every walk the earth. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bill-belichick-wasnt-thrilled-to-have-to-answer-questions-about-tom-bradys-alleged-concussions/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yesterday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick addressed the media ahead of the opening of mini camp and it was no different than any other thrilling interview. I am convinced this man is the most boring person to every walk the earth. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bill-belichick-wasnt-thrilled-to-have-to-answer-questions-about-tom-bradys-alleged-concussions/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Producer Justin]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Should We Get Rid of Daylight Saving Time in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:53:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is not the first time this topic has been tossed around or considered. After a failed attempt in trying to end Daylight Saving Time, in 2015, a different Michigan lawmaker is now proposing the same thing.
The bill was introduced by a group of House Representatives on Wednesday hoping to eliminate the time change... <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-we-get-rid-of-daylight-savings-time-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is not the first time this topic has been tossed around or considered. After a failed attempt in trying to end Daylight Saving Time, in 2015, a different Michigan lawmaker is&nbsp;now proposing the same thing.
The bill was introduced by a group of House Representatives on Wednesday hoping to eliminate the time change... <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-we-get-rid-of-daylight-savings-time-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Bill Introduced to Redesign Michigan’s Flag [Poll]</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:09:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We could be getting a new state flag in Michigan.
A State Senator introduced a bill, last week, that would create a new flag design done through a contest. The bill states that the contest would run January through July 2018 but a new design won't be chosen until January 2019... <a href="https://wgrd.com/bill-introduced-to-redesign-michigans-flag-poll/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We could be getting a new state flag in Michigan.
A State Senator introduced&nbsp;a bill, last week, that would create a new flag design done through a contest. The bill states that the contest would run January through July 2018 but a new design won&apos;t be chosen until January 2019... <a href="https://wgrd.com/bill-introduced-to-redesign-michigans-flag-poll/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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