Stories tagged: "Meet MI Leaders"

Economy Photo courtesy the Office of Haley Stevens
Economy How Rep. Haley Stevens is Fostering Entrepreneurship in Michigan Women

The daughter of a woman entrepreneur, Rep. Haley Stevens has a passion for helping women-owned businesses.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel September 23, 2021 4:30 pm EDT
Social Justice Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman
Social Justice A Journey to Equality: The Real State of Michigan Pride in 2021

The Republican-controlled legislature is promoting bigotry against transgender youth while symbolically recognizing Pride for the first time. That worries state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel June 16, 2021 3:43 pm EDT
Family Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman
Family This State Senator Gave Birth While in Office, During COVID. Here’s What She Learned.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow had a child at the start of 2021. The challenges she's faced have only deepened her commitment to issues facing women in the age of COVID.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel May 26, 2021 10:44 am EDT
Race
Race This Oakland County Leader’s Family Vacation Exemplifies Black History Month

From the legacy of his ancestors to navigating a disease threatening Black Michiganders today, Rudy Hobbs is steeped in history.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel February 23, 2021 1:29 pm EST
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Meet the ER Doctor Leading Michigan’s Pandemic Response

Joneigh Khaldun is the doctor behind Michigan's largely effective coronavirus response, and she's hoping Michiganders take a key lesson from the pandemic.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel February 16, 2021 4:03 pm EST

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The then-Chief of Detroit Police James Craig speaks with the press about the protests taking place in Detroit, Michigan, June 3,2020 - The Chief of Detroit Police James Craig later ended the curfew after protesters called for an end to the curfew. Politics Report Shows Craig Campaign May Have Used Taxpayer Money Illegally
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Photo courtesy the Office of Haley Stevens Economy How Rep. Haley Stevens is Fostering Entrepreneurship in Michigan Women
Photo Courtesy of Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Upper Peninsula ‘Going Back in Time’: What Michigan’s Shipwrecks Reveal About the Great Lakes
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Politics Meet MI Leaders: How Abraham Aiyash Fights for Clean Air and Water in Metro Detroit

Rep. Abraham Aiyash is continuing the legacy of a dear friend by advocating for environmental justice in Hamtramck.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel February 4, 2021 2:20 pm EST
Politics
Politics Meet MI Leaders: Kyra Bolden Speaks Boldly on Race, Gender, and Age

Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden's willingness to speak frankly and honestly about uncomfortable issues has earned her cheers from both sides of the aisle.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel January 26, 2021 10:22 am EST