Kim LaSata, Author at Leader Publications
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Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions that affect an individual’s ability to interact with others. According to the Centers for ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, April 8, 2022 8:00 am
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Repairing Michigan’s roads has been a focal point of efforts to upgrade the state’s infrastructure and local roads are a critically important part of these ...
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by Kim LaSata, Thursday, March 31, 2022 11:11 am
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Each year, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more than 600,000 Americans. Heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Common risk factors include high ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, February 4, 2022 9:26 am
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The holiday season has come and gone, and 2022 has now arrived. As an exciting way to begin the new year, my office will be ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, January 7, 2022 2:28 pm
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One of the things I enjoy most as a legislator is the opportunities I have to engage with area students — whether it’s reading to ...
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by Kim LaSata, Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:51 pm
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Winter in Michigan provides a wide variety of enjoyable activities that range from a day of family fun to opportunities for even the most skilled ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, December 10, 2021 4:04 pm
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I hope everyone was able to set aside some much-needed time away from their busy lives and enjoy the holiday with their families. As we ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, December 3, 2021 1:50 pm
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Southwest Michigan residents have again let their generosity shine through. The third annual Kim’s Coat Drive for Kids has come to a close, and again, ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, November 26, 2021 12:45 pm
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Owning and operating a business is the cornerstone of the American dream. For generations, people have traveled to America in search of a better life ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, November 12, 2021 1:35 pm
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Hunting is a Michigan tradition that has been passed on for generations and a critical part of our state’s great outdoor heritage. Our great outdoors, ...
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by Kim LaSata, Saturday, October 30, 2021 8:10 am
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Farming and food production are critical economic drivers in Michigan — and both industries include countless small businesses that have been perfecting their craft for ...
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by Kim LaSata, Saturday, September 18, 2021 8:00 am
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On Sept. 11, 2001, we saw one of the greatest losses of life in our nation’s history. For many, Sept. 11 evokes vivid memories and ...
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by Kim LaSata, Saturday, September 11, 2021 7:00 am
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Over the next few weeks, students in southwest Michigan will be returning to their classrooms, and with the beginning of every school year comes additional ...
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by Kim LaSata, Monday, August 30, 2021 9:25 am
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Michigan has a rich history in the shipping industry and is home to some of the most-navigated waters on earth. With over 3,000 miles of ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, August 13, 2021 12:57 pm
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The condition of roads and bridges has long been a discussion throughout the state and is something that often comes up when I speak with ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, August 6, 2021 3:55 pm
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According to the International Dairy Foods Association, the average American eats about 23 gallons of ice cream per year, and over a billion gallons of ...
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by Kim LaSata, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 12:00 pm
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Blueberries are a delicious, nutritious, ubiquitous summer treat. It’s easy to take them for granted today, but it was not that long ago when blueberries ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, July 9, 2021 1:12 pm
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June is National Great Outdoors Month, and southwest Michigan is a wonderful place to get out and explore. As we officially kick off summer next ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, June 18, 2021 1:44 pm
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Financial literacy is a learned skill that can diminish without practice. Financial Literacy Month was established in 2004 and is recognized every April to highlight ...
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by Kim LaSata, Saturday, April 17, 2021 7:00 am
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Each year in Michigan, tens of thousands of children are abused or neglected — about 90 per day. In 2019, very sadly, 63 Michigan children ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, April 2, 2021 2:12 pm
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For Christians, Easter Sunday is one of the most important holidays of the year as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus three days after his ...
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by Kim LaSata, Saturday, March 27, 2021 6:00 am
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March 23 is Ag Day in Michigan. It’s a time we set aside each year to recognize our state’s food and agriculture industry and the ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, March 19, 2021 2:02 pm
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More people are becoming eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination ahead of schedule with the availability of a third vaccine and an increasing number of ...
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by Kim LaSata, Saturday, March 13, 2021 7:00 am
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The governor of New York is currently embroiled in multiple controversies, one of which is for the state’s intentional underreporting of nursing home resident deaths ...
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by Kim LaSata, Saturday, March 6, 2021 7:12 am
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Tax season is upon us and, as southwest Michigan residents are preparing to file their taxes, questions may arise about what to do or about ...
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by Kim LaSata, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:21 pm
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