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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, 20260206

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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Hip Hop Caucus works to champion systemic reform through ballot initiative with May deadline

TanyaApril 22, 2026April 28, 2026

by TanyaApril 22, 2026April 28, 20260263

Written by Tanya Terry, with photos courtesy of the Hip Hop Caucus Featured photo: Dr. Alexa White speaks to a crowd about the Michigan’s “Michiganders...

Leaders strategize and discuss solutions to urgent healthcare access situation

TanyaApril 9, 2026April 14, 2026

by TanyaApril 9, 2026April 14, 20260289

Written by Tanya Terry, with photos provided by the Office of Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet Following the recent proposed cuts on healthcare, Shanay Watson-Whittaker, director...

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April is National Financial Literacy Month

TanyaApril 3, 2026

by TanyaApril 3, 20260256

Featured photo: Director of Treasury’s Saving, Access, and Financial Empowerment Bureau Robin Lott Michigan Department of Treasury encourages Michiganders to check out the new MiMoneyMatters.org...

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Flint resident wins contest by writing poetry about using music for resilience

TanyaMarch 11, 2026March 12, 2026

by TanyaMarch 11, 2026March 12, 20260693

Written by Tanya Terry “We learned to move through the thickest of times,” stated Lisa Sarno in her winning poem. Featured photo: Lisa Sarno in...

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MarketingNewAuthors.com (MANA) offering a writers’ retreat

TanyaMarch 10, 2026March 11, 2026

by TanyaMarch 10, 2026March 11, 20260259

ANN ARBOR-MarketingNewAuthors.com (MANA), a Better Business Bureau company, has provided self-publishing services to individuals in the US and abroad since 2002. Its owner, Fairy C....

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Consumers Energy to contact seniors to offer assistance on their heating bills

TanyaMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026

by TanyaMarch 4, 2026March 4, 20260331

Featured photo: A woman uses a smart thermostat. Photo courtesy of Consumers Energy. JACKSON, Mich. Mar. 2, 2026 – Michigan’s especially cold winter led to...

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Flint residents invited to speak at public hearing on proposed water rate increases

TanyaFebruary 19, 2026

by TanyaFebruary 19, 20260469

Photo by vhope on Pixabay By Tanya Terry Flint is known for having significantly higher-than-average water rates, with residents paying some of the highest water...

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Dr. Pamela Pugh formally requests equity review and interagency action on anti-DEI impacts to students and families

TanyaFebruary 18, 2026

by TanyaFebruary 18, 20260443

LANSING, Mich. — During Black History Month, Dr. Pamela Pugh, President of the Michigan State Board of Education, has formally requested a contracting equity review and interagency...

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Pastors and community leaders gather to discuss matters of immense concern to Flint community

TanyaFebruary 4, 2026

by TanyaFebruary 4, 20260700

Written by Tanya Terry, with photos by Tanya Terry A group of pastors and community leaders recently held a meeting with Genesee County Sheriff Chris...

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

Hip Hop Caucus works to champion systemic reform through ballot initiative with May deadline

Leaders strategize and discuss solutions to urgent healthcare access situation

April is National Financial Literacy Month

Flint resident wins contest by writing poetry about using music for resilience

MarketingNewAuthors.com (MANA) offering a writers’ retreat

Consumers Energy to contact seniors to offer assistance on their heating bills

Flint residents invited to speak at public hearing on proposed water rate increases

Dr. Pamela Pugh formally requests equity review and interagency action on anti-DEI impacts to students and families

Pastors and community leaders gather to discuss matters of immense concern to Flint community

Flint Handmade hosts 19th Annual Spring Craft Market at Flint Farmer’s Market

Flint Native Trey McKenney will be honored during Trey Day on May 14

FIM invites families and music lovers to a month of entertainment in May

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