MDHHS awards $300,000 to expand, improve sickle cell clinics
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the awardees of the Sickle Cell Clinic Expansion and Enhancement Program grants....
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Flint resident and co-pastor to receive the Distinguished Woman in Higher Education Leadership Award
Featured photo: Dr. Tonya C. Bailey Written by Tanya Terry There are many remarkable women in the Flint community, and Dr. Tonya C. Bailey is...
Why doctors say this summer is definitely not time to ease up on vaccinations, boosters and other forms of COVID prevention
Written by Tanya Terry The Flint Community Webinar on Coronavirus once again enlightened the community on truths concerning COVID-19, the COVID vaccine and the world...
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...
100 Michigan children to benefit from $15,000 in prepaid tuition
LANSING, Mich. — In celebration of the Michigan Education Trust’s (MET) 35-year anniversary, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the launch of the MET 35th Anniversary $1.5 Million Giveaway, a random, statewide drawing that friends and family can enter on behalf of a child for a chance...
Michigan nonprofit selected for national racial equity cohort
Flint, MI – Communities First, Inc. (CFI), a Flint based but Michigan nonprofit, was recently selected for the Building Health Places Network (BHPN) 2022 Community...
Gov. Whitmer announces new Semiconductor Career and Apprenticeship Network Program aimed at creating good-paying jobs
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of support for a new semiconductor technician apprenticeship program intended to strengthen the pipeline...
Gov. Whitmer announces Michiganders to receive additional assistance in May to lower the cost of groceries
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will continue to receive at least an additional $95 monthly payment in May to...
Gov. Whitmer proposes “MI Kids Back on Track” Tutoring Plan
Plan would invest additional state revenue to get students caught up and on track for long-term success LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer introduced the MI Kids Back on...
Bipartisan legislation would help police departments hire more officers, invest in officer training and reduce crime
WASHINGTON—Congressman Dan Kildee, Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, recently announced new legislation to increase funding for mid-Michigan law enforcement departments to help...