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Michigan poverty and well-being: Understanding economic vulnerability in Flint and the East Region

TanyaAugust 7, 2026

by TanyaAugust 7, 20260201

Written by Tanya Terry, with photos from Canva Amanda Nothaft, director of data and analysis at Poverty Solutions at U-M, recently discussed with the Courier...

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Michigan’s Ballot Initiative Victory: How Cultural Organizing and Grassroots Power Are Working Despite Corporate Opposition to Ban Campaign Contributions

TanyaJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026

by TanyaJuly 30, 2026July 30, 20260317

Written by Tanya Terry, with photos provided by the Hip Hop Caucus Featured photo: Barz & Ballots photo by JaRel Clay-Hip Hop Caucus, Associate Senior Director,...

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Gov. Whitmer, legislative leaders deliver Bipartisan FY27 Budget

TanyaJuly 6, 2026

by TanyaJuly 6, 20260519

Balanced budget improves student literacy, lowers costs, protects Medicaid and fixes roads  LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, House Speaker Matt Hall and other legislative leaders...

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Gesher Human Services offers Michiganders a window to the world of side hustles with free virtual program on July 13

TanyaJuly 3, 2026

by TanyaJuly 3, 20260446

Research shows that 57% of Gen Z Americans now have a side hustle Photo by Pavel Danilyuk, Pexels SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (June 30, 2026) – Gesher Human Services, one...

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Rep. McDonald Rivet leads bipartisan effort to stop insider trading by public officials

TanyaJuly 2, 2026

by TanyaJuly 2, 20260281

“Let’s close the loopholes, and then go get things done for hard-working families.” WASHINGTON— Recently, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Congressman Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Congressman...

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Glenn Wilson named 2026 Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence honoree

TanyaMay 29, 2026

by TanyaMay 29, 20260731

Flint, MI — Glenn Wilson, co-Founder, president & CEO, has been selected as a 2026 Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence honoree, for one of Metro...

Mike Duggan’s exit from governor’s race shifts local voter dynamics

TanyaMay 24, 2026May 26, 2026

by TanyaMay 24, 2026May 26, 20260528

Written by Tanya Terry Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced on May 21 that he was ending his campaign for governor of Michigan. Duggan, who...

The Flint Southernaires awarded Michigan Cultural Heritage Award

TanyaMay 15, 2026

by TanyaMay 15, 20260350

Story and photos by L. M. Land Featured photo: Aaron Malone was joined by his wife on stage when presented with a golden record by...

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State leaders say they will protect Michigan elections from interference and delays

TanyaMay 8, 2026

by TanyaMay 8, 20260605

LANSING, Mich. – Today, on Friday, May 8, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Attorney General Dana...

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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Crawford introduce bill to allow SNAP families to buy hot rotisserie chicken

TanyaApril 24, 2026

by TanyaApril 24, 20260411

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) introduced the bipartisan SNAP Rotisserie Chicken Act. This bill would allow families to buy hot rotisserie...

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Michigan poverty and well-being: Understanding economic vulnerability in Flint and the East Region

Michigan’s Ballot Initiative Victory: How Cultural Organizing and Grassroots Power Are Working Despite Corporate Opposition to Ban Campaign Contributions

Gov. Whitmer, legislative leaders deliver Bipartisan FY27 Budget

Gesher Human Services offers Michiganders a window to the world of side hustles with free virtual program on July 13

Rep. McDonald Rivet leads bipartisan effort to stop insider trading by public officials

Glenn Wilson named 2026 Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence honoree

Mike Duggan’s exit from governor’s race shifts local voter dynamics

The Flint Southernaires awarded Michigan Cultural Heritage Award

State leaders say they will protect Michigan elections from interference and delays

Reps. McDonald Rivet, Crawford introduce bill to allow SNAP families to buy hot rotisserie chicken

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Genesee County mobile home park recovers from out-of-state investors after drinking water and sewage issues

Governor Gretchen Whitmer receives Key to the City of Flint in recognition of eight years of leadership and partnership

HUD and USDA roundtable discussion focuses on housing affordability and development in Flint

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