Politics
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Whitmer signs new law to boost wages for clean energy workers
Legislation signed into law last week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will help ensure Michigan workers are paid fairly as the state transitions to cleaner, renewable energy.
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Labor unions eye ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for new jobs in Genesee County
Michigan labor unions are banking on a forthcoming redevelopment project in Genesee County to create thousands of new manufacturing jobs.
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Residents symbolically cleanse Howell after white supremacist march
A week after white supremacists marched through downtown Howell chanting “Heil Hitler” and holding signs saying “White Lives Matter,” several dozen counter protesters gathered Sunday to symbolically wash away the racism they say they no longer want to be normalized in their community.
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20 African-American leaders across Michigan endorse Slotkin for US Senate
US Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) released a list of 20 African-American elected officials and community leaders from across Michigan who have endorsed her run for US Senate.
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Michigan’s top court gives big victory to people trying to recoup cash from foreclosures
Hundreds of millions of dollars could potentially be returned to people who lost properties over unpaid taxes and foreclosures.
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Early voting in Michigan primary underway with 700K+ ballots cast
In the first three days of early voting, around 700,000 ballots have been cast in Michigan, according to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Kamala Harris supports major changes to Supreme Court
Harris and President Biden are calling on Congress to establish term limits and a more binding, enforceable code of ethics for Supreme Court justices. “These popular reforms will help to restore confidence in the Court, strengthen our democracy, and ensure no one is above the law,” Harris said.
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VIDEO: Local Librarian Says This Plan Will Help Michigan Students
@gandernewsroom Watch this and find out what you need to know about Michigan’s “Library in Every School” plan. ♬ original sound – The Gander
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6 ways Michigan’s new state budget invests in rural communities
An $82.5 billion budget bill signed this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is heavily focused on investing in smaller, rural communities across Michigan.
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Opinion: I want to be a fresh voice for Greater Holland. That’s why I’m running for office
Abby Klomparens, a candidate for Michigan House District 86, shares how she’s bringing her commitment to community and public service to her campaign to be a fresh voice for Greater Holland.
