Black Leadership Advisory Council updates
Since 2020, when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer convened the council, BLAC has been diligent in advocating for policies and actions to eradicate and prevent discrimination and...
Category : Statewide News
Nearly 1 million Michigan Medicaid enrollees have had coverage renewed, including more than 143,000 in November
70% of October group maintains Medicaid coverage LANSING, Mich. – On Dec. 21, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced it has...
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist talks to the Courier about importance of the economy, the children and the future of Michigan
Written by Tanya Terry, with photos provided by the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II recently told the Courier what he...
MI Healthy Climate Public Input Meeting stimulates important conversations among Flint community
Featured photo: Brandon Denler and Nayyirah Shariff were participants in a local n-person MI Healthy Climate Public Input Meeting By Tanya Terry, with photos by...
Michigan voting laws expanded to make significant changes
Written By Jameca Patrick-Singleton Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that makes significant changes in Michigan Election Laws. Under this new legislation, 16-year-old Michigan...
LEO awards over $1.5 Million to Genesee Health Plan to expand Medicaid enrollment
MI Impact Grant supports nonprofits to help more Michiganders make ends meet Flint, Mich.—Recently, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced over...
Michigan residents now able to sue pharmaceutical companies, distributors for injuries or deaths
Featured photo courtesy of Michigan Executive Office of the Governor Written by Tanya Terry Lansing area resident Leslie Richter’s husband lost his life as a...
Former Mayor Karen Weaver speaks on considering Congress run
Written By Jameca Patrick-Singleton, with photos by Jameca Patrick-Singleton Former Flint Mayor, Dr. Karen Weaver issued a statement earlier this week declaring that she is...
Congressman Dan Kildee not seeking re-election
Written By Jameca Patrick-Singleton, with photo by Jameca Patrick-Singleton, United States Congressman Dan Kildee has announced that he will not seek re-election. Kildee, a Flint...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist announces nine organizations to receive funding to support small businesses & grow the economy
LANSING, Mich.—On October 4, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced that nine organizations in Michigan will receive federal grants from the State Small Business Credit...