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...
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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...
Gov. Whitmer launches ‘Opening Week’ of Michigan Reconnect Expansion, adults ages 21 and over eligible for tuition-free community college
Tuition-free community college program expansion provides limited-time opportunity for those under 25 to enroll before window closes next fall LANSING, Mich. – On October 3,...
Governor Whitmer announces new director to lead the Michigan State Police
Featured photo: Captain James F. Grady II LANSING, Mich. — On Monday, October 2, Governor Gretchen Whitmer selected Captain James F. Grady II to lead...
Two Flint entrepreneurs place as top-ten finalists in 53 Voices Pitch Challenge
Dr. Aisha Harris and Kristina Lakey of Flint (in featured photos-left to right) have placed as top-ten finalists in Michigan Women Forward’s 53 Voices Pitch Challenge,...
House Committee holds hearing on key bills to protect domestic violence survivors from armed abusers
Lansing – On September 26, the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee held a key hearing on HB 4945 and HB 4946, sponsored by State Representative...
How will the state Fiscal Year 2024 Budget affect low-income Michiganders?
Written by Tanya Terry The Poverty Task Force talked Thursday, Sept. 14 via Zoom, discussing with participants Gov. Whitmer’s budget wins for low-income Michiganders. Kim...
Statement on verdicts in Gov. Whitmer Kidnapping Trial
LANSING, Mich. — Today, JoAnne Huls, chief of staff to Governor Whitmer, issued the following statement in response to today’s verdicts. “Today’s verdict is disappointing. “A not guilty verdict on the plot...
UIA recruiting advocates to help workers, employers at jobless claims hearings
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is recruiting advocates to provide free legal advice to workers and employers and represent them at hearings about unemployment...