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In a presentation at Perumin, finance minister Kurt Burneo reiterated the policy priorities that have endeared him to the industry, such as maintaining tax rates, offering fiscal benefits and cutting red-tape in a bid to attract investments.

Lansing’s first Latino mayor, Tony Benavides, has died at age 84. Friends, family and colleagues of the former mayor say he leaves behind a lasting impact on the community.