70th district state representative candidates talk to the Courier before primary
Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels It’s election time all over the country. With several local seats up for grabs the Flint Courier is profiling...
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Stabenow, Peters accepting applications from candidates interested in nomination for federal judgeship in the Eastern District of Michigan
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are accepting applications from qualified persons interested in nomination for federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan. Interested...
April 19 is deadline to return nominating petitions for Flint mayor
In accordance with Section 2-303C of the newly adopted Flint City Charter, the City Clerk’s office indicates that the final date to file nominating petitions...
Organizations across state applauding approval of Promote the Vote 2022 ballot initiative
Image by Felipe Blasco from Pixabay LANSING – The Michigan Board of State Canvassers met and approved the petition summary and conditionally approved the petition form for Promote...
Schumer announces plan to change filibuster rules to advance voting rights bill
Watch “Schumer announces plan to change filibuster rules to advance voting rights bill” from Breaking Meta News. For more information, read “Schumer tees up vote...
Joe Manchin Says He Won’t Vote For Biden’s Build Back Better Bill
Watch “Joe Manchin Says He Won’t Vote For Biden’s Build Back Better Bill” from Today. Also, read “Manchin’s opposition to Build Back Better bill undercuts...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist II named as Midwest Region Chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association
Featured photo: Lt. Governor Gilchrist II LANSING, Mich. – Lt. Governor Gilchrist II was named on August 31 as Midwest Region Chair for the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). NLGA is the professional association supporting lieutenant governors...
With the murder rate skyrocketing, Flint City Council candidates discuss their potential roles
Written by Tanya Terry The Flint Branch NAACP, in collaboration with the Concerned Pastors for Social Action, The Genesee County Democratic Black Caucus and The...
US Supreme Court upholds restrictions in major voting rights case
Watch “US Supreme Court upholds restrictions in major voting rights case” from ABC News. For more information, read “The Supreme Court Deals A New Blow...
Justice Department sues Georgia over voting rights law
Watch “Justice Department sues Georgia over voting rights law.” For more information, read “In Suing Georgia, Justice Department Says State’s New Voting Law Targets Black...