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On the surface, the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act sounds like a win for news organizations that remain committed to providing vital information for their communities. It also sounds suitable for the survival of important local news. However, like many pieces of legislation that float around Capitol Hill, flaws abound. Intended to support local journalism, the bill introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) would create a link tax on social media platforms. The bill suggests lawmakers...
LANSING – The State of Michigan is expanding highly successful local programs to keep families with young children together and work to ensure that children under age 4 in the child welfare system grow up in permanent, nurturing homes that support their development. The programs provide services to biological parents so that – whenever possible – they can be the permanent caregivers for children who had been in foster care. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recei...
DETROIT – Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans announced the launch of the Millennial Advisory Board to provide advice and programming that will enhance the quality of life for young entrepreneurs and residents across Wayne County's 43 communities. The inaugural meeting was held November 21. The 10-member appointed board is made up of a group of diverse individuals aged 20-41 to provide recommendations, insight, suggestions, and feedback to the County Executive that will impact the growth a...
Detroit homeowners struggling to pay their annual property taxes have until December 12 to apply to the City's HOPE program to try and qualify for a full or partial property tax exemption for 2022, officials said today. HOPE stands for Homeowners Property Exemption and provides an opportunity for homeowners to be exempt from their 2022 property taxes based on household income. So far this year, 10,183 Detroit homeowners have been approved for either a 10 percent, 25 percent, 50 percent or 100...
For the second time in as many years, voters in Georgia have delivered a Senate runoff victory for Democrats. Incumbent Raphael Warnock, who won a runoff in January 2021 against Republican Kelly Loeffler, defeated GOP nominee Herschel Walker on Tuesday in a close contest that saw both candidates earn nearly 2 million votes. Warnock's victory underscored the major disappointment experienced by the GOP after pundits and Republicans anticipated a so-called red wave that never materialized....
Lansing, MI-John E. Johnson, Jr., Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR), today issued the following statement on the passage and signing of the federal Unsolved Lynching Law. "The lynching of thousands of Black men, women and children is a painful scar etched into the history of this country. As difficult as it is to face this ugly reality, it is our duty to give these crimes the rigorous investigation they warrant. We believe this legislation will advance the...
On Monday (November 28), the suit was filed by Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic (VLSC) on behalf of Vietnam War veteran Conley Monk Jr, whose applications for education, housing, and disability benefits have been denied since he returned home from the war, per The Hill. According to the suit, discrimination by the VA has left Black veterans without benefits more frequently than their white counterparts. Yale's VLSC said the lawsuit could "provide a legal pathway for Black...
Michigan stepping up speed enforcement to stem troubling rise in speed-related fatalities November 30, 2022 Enforcement period will run through February 2023 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago, law enforcement agencies across Michigan have reported an alarming rise in speeding and fatal crashes. To combat this troubling and dangerous trend, dozens of municipal, county and Michigan State Police law enforcement agencies across Michigan will conduct overtime speed enforcement...
Ecorse Police Officers were recognized during the Ecorse City Council meeting for their dedication to keeping the communities safe. On 9/8/2022, Officer Duane Pennyman and Mitchell Heaney @ 10:35 am, responded to a citizen report of 2 subjects walking in the area of 19th and Francis, who were clearly carrying firearms. Upon their arrival, the suspects fled into the city of River Rouge and were pursued by the officers. Keeping constant communication and coordination, they were able to apprehend o...
LANSING - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will announce that she's appoint Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court in January 2023 to succeed Justice Bridget Mary McCormack. Bolden will be the first Black woman to serve on the high court and is the governor's first appointment to the supreme court. "Today, I am honored to announce that I will be appointing Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court," said Governor Whitmer. "A state representative from Southfield, former law clerk...
DETROIT, MI - A district court ruled today to allow an environmental group and community members to intervene in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) federal lawsuit against EES Coke. The lawsuit alleges that the company's Zug Island coke oven facility unlawfully releases thousands of tons of harmful air pollutants into predominantly low-income communities of color in Southwest Detroit, Ecorse, and River Rouge. By intervening, community members who've been directly impacted by the...
It can all happen so innocently. You're scrolling through your Facebook posts and see a post about an injured pet or lost child. Thinking you're being helpful, you share the post on your own profile. But a scammer is watching your every move. Immediately after you've shared the post, however, a scammer changes the original post to a deceptive ad for affordable apartments or maybe to a link directing the user to a survey that "guarantees" a prize for participating. Your friends now think that...
LANSING - On November 10, 2022, Speaker-Elect of the House of Representatives Joe Tate (D-Detroit) announced the members of the House of Representatives leadership team for the 102nd legislature. Likewise, Majority Floor Leader-elect Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) announced the Assistant Majority Floor Leaders for the upcoming legislative session. "This is the team that will bring forth the work of the people. It's a phenomenally talented group of Representatives and Representatives-elect with an...
Detroiters urged to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 in order to limit spread of all respiratory illness, including RSV for which there is no vaccine Stay home if sick to prevent spread and seek treatment if symptoms worsen Take extra precautions to prevent RSV infection among those most vulnerable to severe illness from RSV: babies, people ages 65+ and those who are immunocompromised The Detroit Health Department is urging all Detroiters to take precautions to help prevent the spread of (respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other...
A new exhibition debuting next spring at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will celebrate Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther hero costume. "Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures," opens on March 24, 2023, and feature the late actor's iconic gear. Black Panther counts as the first superhero of African descent to appear in mainstream American comics, and the film is the first major cinematic production on the character. "Investigating Afrofuturist...
First responders experience some of the most horrific events in modern life and often carry huge loads of stress home from their jobs. A new program developed by Wayne State University provides resources and cutting-edge services to Michigan first responders to alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder and other work-related mental health challenges. The result is Frontline Strong Together, a website and 24/7 call line created by first responders and mental-health experts. Alireza Amirsadri,...
"After more than 1 million doors knocked, texts sent, and calls made by Supermajority, women in Michigan sent a message loud and clear: Our vote is one of the most critical tools we have to make real change on issues that affect all of us, and we will continue to use it. "Supermajority celebrates that women in Michigan showed up, and abortion access will be enshrined in Michigan's state constitution. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn...
Program assisted more than 4,500 Wayne County residents Wayne County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will close its application portal on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, after more than a year of helping thousands of Wayne County residents. ERAP was launched in September 2021, in the middle of the pandemic after receiving an allocation of $32 million for rental assistance from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). "The economic impact of COVID-19 has had a severe effect on many...
LANSING. - Today, Governor Whitmer reminded Michigan seniors about resources available to them to help save money. Since Governor Whitmer took office, she's achieved her goal to become the first "age-friendly state" in the Midwest by proposing bold initiatives to lower costs for seniors including a roll back of the retirement tax, expanding access to healthcare, lowering the cost of prescription drugs including insulin, and more. Changes from the federal government are also building on Governor...
MI Governor Gretchen Whitmer MI Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson MI Attorney General Dana Nessel MI Supreme Court Richard Bernstein Brian Zahra Proposal 1 - YES Proposal 2 – YES Proposal 3 - YES MI U.S. House District 6 Debbie Dingell*(D) MI U.S. House District 7 Elissa Slotkin*(D) MI U.S. House District 8 Daniel Kildee*(D) MI U.S. House District 9 Lisa McClain*(R) MI U.S. House District 10 John James(R) MI U.S. House District 11 Haley Stevens*(D) MI U.S. House District 12 Rashida Tlaib*(D) M...
LANSING- More than 600 people honored and celebrated Michigan service members, veterans and veteran advocates Nov. 5 at the Michigan Military & Veterans Gala held at the Lansing Center. "We owe a debt to our fellow Michiganders who serve and have served in uniform, and during the annual Michigan Military & Veterans Gala, we honor them and their families for their selfless sacrifices for our state and nation," said Gov. Whitmer. "We also extend this honor to our military and veteran spouses and...
We had hoped the decision would come down on one of the days we were not doing procedures," Dr. Sanithia Williams said. "We had a waiting room full of people. People were horrified and desperate. There were people crying. There were people begging. Some people offered to pay extra if we could just do the procedure-not fully understanding what was happening. We had to turn all those people away. "To know that you have the skills to provide care at that moment and make such a difference in their...
The Ecorse Police Department's Interim Police Chief Jerry Flowers knows a thing or two about the community he serves. Flowers grew up in River Rouge and graduated from River Rouge High School. His initial career choice was to be a fire fighter so following college, he tested and applied with the River Rouge Fire Department, however there were no job openings at that time. After waiting two years for a position to open, he tested with the police department which had five openings-and finished...
On Saturday, October 29, local police departments and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration are encouraging the public to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring all unused pills for disposal to drop boxes at any of the below locations. This service is free, anonymous and open to the public. No questions asked. Allen Park Police Department 16630 Southfield Rd Rockwood Police Department 32409 Fort St Brownstown Police Dept 23125 King Rd...
The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber (SWCRC) hosted its sixth annual Women of Achievement Awards on Friday, October 14. The event was held at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. Main sponsors for the event were Beaumont Health, PNC Bank, Wayne County Community College District, and Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency. The event showcases exceptional women in business and community leadership in the downriver region in four separate categories. President and CEO of SWCRC Ron Hinrichs...
