Residents voice concerns about possibly dividing Flint into separate legislative districts
Featured photo: Sadique Martin was one of many speakers at a recent public hearing. A recent public hearing held at the Dort Financial (Event) Center...
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Flint residents continue to show determination in opposing proposed asphalt plant
Photos courtesy of Michigan United Written by Tanya Terry By holding a mock funeral in Lansing, Flint residents recently delivered petitions demanding that the state...
State officials join local economic and talent leaders to discuss plans to implement governor’s economic vision for Michigan
FLINT, MI. – State officials met on Tuesday, October 26 with local business, workforce development and community leaders in Flint to discuss the ways Michigan can...
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Michigan
Average of 146 Michigan infants die every year due to unsafe sleep LANSING, Mich. – With an average of 146 sleep-related infant deaths per year...
Governor Whitmer announces $32 million investment to fight crime by funding police officer retention and recruitment
Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels Second pillar of $75 million MI Safe Communities framework would fund retention and recruitment programs for officers, expand professional development, training, and...
Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to unveil new draft legislative district maps kicking off new phase of statewide public hearings
Opportunity still exists for Michiganders to help shape Michigan’s Federal and State political boundaries for next 10 years by phone, online and attending public hearings in...
Additional October emergency food assistance benefits related to pandemic to be issued
Photo by Greta Hoffman from Pexels LANSING, Mich. – All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in October in...
Improvements to Michigan’s Bridge Card system to cause temporary shutdown of system late Saturday, early Sunday
LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders who use Bridge Cards to buy food or use cash assistance benefits will be unable to do so late Saturday and...
Gov. Whitmer organizes new agency to improve services for older Michiganders
Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels The governor’s executive order promotes collaboration and delivers services more efficiently as state works to empower seniors with the choice to age...
Gov. Whitmer announces Transportation Economic Development Grants supporting 164 jobs in Genesee County and 168 jobs in Menominee County
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded two state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grants that will...