2020 census count ending early could negatively impact Michigan
Written by Tanya Terry The Trump administration announced it has decided to end the 2020 census count four weeks early and concerns have been raised...
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State to pay 25% for continued National Guard COVID-19 related services
On August 4, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after President Trump granted her request that he authorize the use of Michigan National Guard forces for...
Black sororities, major companies and others helping promote 2020 census as virtual phone bank volunteers
Image by nadine coco from Pixabay Organizations across the state – including businesses such as Verizon and DTE Energy, nonprofits such as the Genesee Health Plan in Flint and Michigan chapters of the Delta...
Crime Stoppers Fight Blight effort with rewards up to $1,000 starts immediately
Written by Tanya Terry For years and year, Crime Stoppers has made reports for crimes that are felonies, of which there are a lot in...
Flint resident explains preference for absentee voting
Written by Tanya Terry Photo: Mary LaBranche Mary LaBranche, a retired optical professional who is losing her sight and a Flint Courier News reader, prefers...
Following intense violence in Flint, believers express belief prayer event will spark change
Featured photo: A group of believers gathered outside Hallwood Plaza August 1 for what many say they believe will help spark positive change in the...
Flint resident shares his tragedy to help others
Written by Tanya Terry Adam Johnson* did not initially think any of his loved ones would be affected by COVID-19. There were three people living...
MDHHS and Dave Thomas Foundation to help kids in danger of aging out of foster care
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is getting a boost to its efforts to find loving adoptive homes for children more quickly...
Indoor gatherings restricted to no more than 10 people statewide starting today July 31
Photo by Bermix Studio on Unsplash Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed Executive Order 2020-160 and Executive Order 2020-161, amending Michigan’s Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace safeguards. Under...
MDHHS continues Flint mobile food pantries safely during August
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout August. MDHHS has...