Thomas Jacob Sanford's family receives support from the same faith community he targeted in a deadly Michigan church shooting that killed four people.

I have been praying for our country the last four days ... too many horrible things happening everywhere you turn,” a Genesee County resident said.

House Republicans tried to roll the $200 million reserved for universal free meals into the per-pupil fund. But Democrats prevailed in preserving it.

Restaurants in downtown Northville, Michigan, will need to permanently remove on-street dining setups by Saturday, following a new court ruling issued on Wednesday.

The free meals program for students was funded at $200 million in the previous budget and first initiated two years ago under the Democratic trifecta.