State of Michigan budget in place with new fiscal year starting October 1
When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced a recommended budget to the Legislature back in early February, Michigan had yet to experience its first case of COVID-19...
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Mott Community College wins AACC Safety Planning & Leadership Award
Mott Community College (MCC) won the American Association of Community Colleges 2020 Award of Excellence for Community College Safety Planning and Leadership, presented during a...
Shortage of direct care workers during COVID-19 to be addressed at virtual job fair
The pandemic has worsened the existing shortage and created significant staffing demands for licensed long-term care organizations throughout Michigan. Support for home health agencies is...
Indoor theaters slated to reopen statewide; new face coverings requirement for K-5 students
Beginning October 9, a number of previously closed businesses are slated to reopen statewide, including indoor theaters, cinemas, performance venues, arcades, bingo halls, bowling centers,...
Grand jury decision regarding Breonna Taylor case continues to provoke emotion in the Black community and beyond
Despite a 9 p.m. curfew, police arrested over 20 protesters in Louisville, Kentucky on the night of Sept. 24. Six businesses were looted that night...
Cuomo, Whitmer call for a Congressional oversight investigation regarding Trump administration’s ‘politicization’ of COVID-19 response
Featured photo: New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on Sept....
U.S. HUD Secretary Ben Carson visits Flint to tour housing development expected to stimulate economic growth
Featured photo: U.S. HUD Secretary Ben Carson talked to Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and other officials about how he expects a housing development currently under...
Shelter of Flint appoints Linda Bielskis CEO and president
The Board of Directors of Shelter of Flint announces the permanent appointment of Linda Bielskis to the position of president and CEO for the Shelter of...
Kamala Harris meets with Black business owners in Flint, greets Michigan residents
Featured photo: Kamala Harris and Mayor Sheldon Neeley wearing masks at the Flint Farmer’s Market during Harris’ recent walk through downtown Flint On Sept. 22,...
October events featured through Flint Public Library
The Flint Public Library at Courtland (4190 E. Court Street, Burton) is the temporary location of The Flint Public Library until early 2022 when renovation...