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Michigan Life What a New Law Designed to Save the US Postal Service Means for Michigan

“Many voters in our County are dismayed that Rep. John Moolenaar and many of his Republican [colleagues] continue to vote against the interests of his rural constituents,” said John Helge, a resident of the 4th District. “I believe that they will pay a price for their complacency in November.”

Kaishi Chhabra Kaishi Chhabra April 14, 2022 12:46 pm EDT
Politics In this June 2, 2008 photo, Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence speaks in Troy, Mich. Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero is expected to pick Lawrence to be his running mate. A person close to the Bernero campaign told The Associated Press Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 that Lawrence has been selected. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Politics WATCH: Brenda Lawrence on COVID, Economic Recovery, and Education in Michigan’s 14th District

The Michigan leader is showing us all how to “keep going” with her decades’ long commitment to public service.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain December 8, 2020 9:59 am EST
Politics Sen. Peters surveying flood damage. Photo courtesy Sen. Peters' office.
Politics Michigan Sen. Gary Peters Tells Us How He Became Washington’s Most Accomplished Freshman Senator

Fueled by the grit and tenacity of the Michiganders he serves, Sen. Gary Peters has worked on dozens of bills signed into law, earning the track record of a "most effective" leader.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 14, 2020 6:20 pm EDT
Breaking A common theme among participants was that the USPS is not for sale, and is to be protected by the public, for the public.
Breaking JUST IN: Dingell, Lawrence Call on Senate to Save the Postal Service

Two Michigan congresswomen led a call to action encouraging the Senate to take up legislation to protect the postal service. One of them is a former postal worker.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 26, 2020 12:29 pm EDT
Business Louis DeJoy testifies to Congress, while WOODTV in Grand Rapids captures a 'sorting machine graveyard' and Detroiters rally to save the USPS. Photos by C-SPAN, WOODTV and Franz Knight.
Business West Michigan Lost 1 of 4 Mail Sorting Machines. Postmaster General Dejoy Refuses to Reinstall Them.

Mail slowdowns have hurt Michigan businesses and prevented Michiganders from having their vote count. But the Postal Service is throwing away sorting machines.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 25, 2020 3:24 pm EDT

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Photo Credit: Teerasan Phutthigorn/Shutterstock Economy The State of Michigan Is Going to Text You About Free Wi-Fi. It’s a Real Offer.
An abortion rights rally at Michigan Capitol in Lansing, 2019. Photo by Rachel Goodhew/ Shutterstock Courts A Michigan Nurse Gives an Inside Look at What Losing ‘Roe’ Could Mean for Patients
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Work Retired Mail Carrier: Changes at the Postal Service Could Be Devastating for Its 669,000 Employees

Vincent DiGaetano took pride in his 30-year career as a mail carrier. Now, he’s worried about the future of the USPS.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 24, 2020 2:05 pm EDT
Elections Supporters came with many signs, ready to share the message and make their voices heard.
Elections PHOTOS: Detroit’s Rally to Save the USPS

This community of postal workers, neighbors, and lawmakers are demanding that the USPS be saved.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain Franz Knight Franz Knight August 21, 2020 3:05 pm EDT