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On the anniversary of the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, President Joe Biden doubled down on his campaign slogan from the 2020 election. He declared the race against former President Donald Trump as a "battle for the soul of our nation." "Don't kid yourself. The pain and scars from that day run deep," the President said during a morning address from the U.S. Capitol. "We are in a battle for the soul of America. A battle that by the grace of God, the goodness and gracious,...
The expanded child tax credit expired on December 31 after Congress failed to renew it as part of President Biden's Build Back Better Act. Monthly payments began going out to roughly 35 million American families over the summer to help meet household needs during the pandemic. The expanded child tax credit program was part of Biden's American Rescue Plan which was passed in March, however, if Congress fails to renew the program it reverts back to a smaller payment in the form of a yearly tax...
Human trafficking – whether in the form of forced labor, sex trafficking, or other offenses – counts as an abhorrent abuse of power and a profoundly immoral crime that strikes at the safety, health, and dignity of millions of people worldwide," President Joe Biden said in a statement declaring January as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month." Human trafficking – whether in the form of forced labor, sex trafficking, or other offenses – counts as an abhorrent abuse of power and a profoundl...
Well, another year has come and gone. For some people, things have affected their lives and they were forced to make some changes. For others, they have planned to make changes. And for the last group, no matter what happens they are not going to change; they will continue to do the same thing year after year. I know for me, like most of you, I wish Covid-19 would have left at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. But unfortunately, we will be dealing with this virus for a little longer. If...
Two bills which recently passed through the Michigan Legislature are aimed at providing resources for law enforcement agencies when responding to emergency calls involving an individual in the midst of a mental crisis. Senate Bills 637 sponsored by State Senators Stephanie Chang (D-Dist. 1) and Rick Outman (R-Dist. 33) and 638 sponsored by Outman, will improve the ability of law enforcement agencies and personnel to handle behavioral health issues. "When enacted, these bipartisan,...
It saddens my heart to hear of the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu today, Sunday, December 26, 2021. Let me give this tribute to the Archbishop who helped end apartheid in South Africa. Nobel Peace Prize-winning Anglican cleric whose good humor, inspiring message and conscientious work for civil and human rights made him a revered leader during the struggle to end apartheid in his native South Africa. This is my own personal story. Under the tutelage of journalist Adrienne Washington,...
What is on your driving record.? Now is the time to check it out. Getting your driver's license back is one vital step to taking control of your life. As the new year starts it's time to check things out. The State of Michigan has a program in place to help. As of Oct. 1, 2021, changes in state laws reclassify certain violations as civil infractions and restrict when some violations may suspend your driver's license. These qualifying violations and any sanctions or suspensions connected to them...
"Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD" Leviticus 19:32 (NIV) JEAN LIDDELL (AYLER) AGE: 80 + LIVES IN INKSTER She was born in Inkster (Nankin Township) Number of children 3 Number of grandchildren 7 What you want the readers of the Telegram to know I was born in Inkster in 193?. My parents built a home at 3835 Harriet St in 1923 and it still stands and is livable. That was where I was born. I'm the fifth child of seven. My parents were...
In 2021, the box-office did not disappoint with outstanding films on the big screen and streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and Apple TV +. Films like Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog, Denzel Washington's A Journal for Jordan, Ridley's Scott's House of Gucci, Aaron Sorkin's Being the Ricardos, Jeymes Samuel's The Harder They Fall and the Marvel Universe's first Asian superhero film Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings have made a variety of lists as they should. I wanted to...
If your mobile phone is more than a few years old, you may need to upgrade your device before your mobile provider shuts down its 3G network, to avoid losing service. For more information on your mobile providers' plans for 3G retirement and how you can prepare, contact your provider directly. What is happening? Mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks, which rely on older technology, to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G. As a result, many older cell phones...
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible Private Nonprofit (PNPs) organizations in Michigan of the Jan. 10 deadline to submit disaster applications for physical damages caused by the severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes on June 25-26, 2021. PNPs located in Ionia and Wayne counties in Michigan are eligible to apply. Examples of eligible noncritical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, c...
LANSING,- Governor Gretchen Whitmer today sent a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calling for a special election to fill a vacant seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. The vacancy is caused by the election of Representative Abdullah Hammoud, who previously represented the 15th House District, to mayor of Dearborn. "In 2022, we are going to keep our foot on the gas to continue getting things done that put Michiganders first, and it's important that everyone has a seat at the t...
