Governor signs executive order to safely re-open construction & real estate
May 1, at a press conference with leaders in health care, business and labor, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-70 as part of her MI Safe Start...
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City council to reconsider contract for construction of pipeline to emergency backup supply of water
Written by Tanya Terry During the April 27 Flint City Council meeting, reconsideration of a contract for the $14.7 million construction of a 5.5-mile pipeline...
Flint mobile food pantries to be continued during May
Throughout May, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint. This month’s mobile...
Leaders urge Michiganders struggling financially to be seek help with utility bills
Utilities across the state have agreed to pause service disconnections for low-income and senior customers through June 1, 2020, while many businesses are closed and residents...
“Futures for Frontliners,” program to provide tuition-free post secondary education opportunities
April 29, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of initiatives to help Michigan workers and their families during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the “Futures for Frontliners” program to...
“Child Care Relief Fund” to help make childcare affordable and accessible during pandemic
On April 29, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $130 million investment to make child care more affordable and accessible for Michigan families during the COVID-19...
Back to the Bricks announces new dates for the 2020 “Visionary Promo Tour”
Because of concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Promo Tour will be rescheduled to the fall, based on the recommendations from the Center for...
Charles H. Winfrey to run for Genesee County Board of Commissioners
The Friends of Charles Winfrey is announcing the candidacy of Charles H. Winfrey, a Democrat and longtime activist on Flint’s political scene, for the Genesee County Board of...
Delinquent tax foreclosures not to occur until 2021
Recently, Circuit Court Judge Pickell issued a court order stating that delinquent tax foreclosures will not occur until March 31, 2021. There are currently over...
Save on energy costs while following Stay at Home Order
With Michigan families staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19 and a colder-than-average spring, households may find their heating bills higher than usual and...