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Intrigued about what's going on in Michigan this weekend? Or just need help deciding your plans? Here are 24 events happening across the state August 29-31 that we think are worth your time.

The Michigan Board of Education made its choice for the state's next superintendent Tuesday. Glenn Maleyko is currently the superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools.

Those for and those against constructing a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac are making their cases. A comment period for the necessary permits from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ends this Friday.

More than 180 current and former FEMA employees signed the letter sent to the FEMA Review Council and Congress warning that FEMA's capacity to respond to a major disaster was dangerously diminished.

The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to prevent certain radioactive materials from being disposed of in the state.The legislation would also more than double fees for dumping hazardous waste.

The upgraded system stretches between roughly Port Huron and Monroe, along Lake Saint Clair between Lakes Huron and Erie. Water treatment plant operators can now continuously monitor water for signs of potential contamination.

The Democratic primary field for a mid-Michigan congressional district is getting more crowded. William Lawrence announced Tuesday he is running for Congress in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

On Tuesday, former Ford engineer and Democrat Don Ufford announced he is running for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. He said his campaign will focus on making Michigan , stronger and fighting back against the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump said he fired an MSU professor from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors despite having no legal authority to do so. Also, Michigan Medicine has ended its gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. Then, how federal funding cuts to the arts have affected productions in Michigan.

Michigan Public News Director Vincent Duffy has announced the station and reporter Briana Rice have been recognized with a Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists.

Operating status means the plant is allowed to receive new nuclear fuel. It is not yet generating power. It is the first nuclear plant in the U.S. to ever return to operations after going into decommissioning status.