Biden campaign’s Soul of the Nation bus tour hits Flint
Featured photo: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Mayor Sheldon Neeley The energy seemed to be contagious as Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II stopped to...
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GM announces a $32 million investment at the Flint Assembly plant
GM’s Oct. 20 announcement included: *A $32 million investment at the Flint Assembly plant for future production of heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups....
$1 Million investment to contact 1 million Michiganders, help those who may have lost health insurance get covered announced by governor; options are available.
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay A report from the National Center for Coverage Innovation found that Michigan experienced a 46% increase in the number of...
$3.9 million for retention payments for direct care workers with home and community-based services announced by MDHHS
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) is announcing a $3.9 million project funded through the CARES Act that offers retention payments to...
Leaders of Michigan’s “Be Counted” 2020 Census campaign announced final results showing self response rates, but voice concerns
On Oct. 19, leaders of Michigan’s “Be Counted” 2020 Census campaign announced final results from the U.S. Census Bureau that show Michigan finished 8th in...
New help available for older adults to learn how to navigate technology
Photo by Adam Nieścioruk on Unsplash Older Michiganders can now access more than 150 free online group classes designed for and led by older adults. Offerings include classes on...
ACLU of Michigan notifies for first time over 30,000 voters statewide whose ballots were rejected
Written by Tanya Terry The ACLU of Michigan recently notified over 30,000 voters whose absentee ballots were rejected in Michigan of this matter. These voters...
Young Black men from Flint featured in new Biden campaign ad series
Interview by Tanya Terry A series of ads were filmed in Flint for the Biden campaign and feature young Black men outlining the stakes of...
Bipartisan “Clean Slate” Criminal Justice Reform Bills expected improve economy, increase opportunity
Photo: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Changes in new house bills include allowing a person to set aside one or more...
Statewide initiatives announced to increase high-speed internet service in underserved communities
Photo by Dan Nelson on Unsplash Residents who lack access to broadband or cannot afford a home broadband connection are unable to participate in telehealth, virtual learning, telework,...