WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers and a coalition of civil rights leaders Tuesday urged Congress to reform the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation next Congress. “Voting rights, succinctly put, are…
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UAW delegation will travel to Germany to take Webasto complaints directly to company leaders
Following the filing of unfair labor practice complaints by workers at the Webasto-Detroit auto parts plant, the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced Friday that a delegation will bring their concerns about “illegal…
Macomb County leaders call for hold on Oakland County permit, prompt action on sewage discharge
State Rep. Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) has joined with multiple Macomb County officials in calling for neighboring Oakland County to step up and keep sewage out of their waterways. Wozniak, Macomb County…
Harris, Democratic leaders honor Jackson Lee at Houston service
Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, praised the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the most prominent Black women lawmakers in Congress, in a Thursday eulogy focused…
20 African-American leaders across Michigan endorse Slotkin for US Senate
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) on Friday released a list of 20 African-American elected officials and community leaders from across Michigan who have endorsed her run for U.S. Senate. The list of…
Michigan leaders talk funding needs after federal infrastructure law expires in 2026
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Twp.) held a Commerce subcommittee field hearing in Lansing to gain insight into how a massive federal infrastructure spending bill is implemented across Michigan. The hearing could…
Many Michigan Black political and religious leaders throw their support to Harris for president
After President Joe Biden, 81, announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection following weeks of concern about his age, health and mental acuity, several leading Black Michigan Democrats told the…
Submarine manufacturing program unveiled by Whitmer and national leaders
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other national leaders on Monday announced two projects in partnership with the U.S. Navy in Lansing and Macomb County, a collaboration supporters said would strengthen both the manufacturing…
Michigan leaders and advocates speak out over SCOTUS punting Idaho abortion case
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan on Thursday emphasized that the fight for abortion rights would continue following a decision from the U.S. Supreme…
LGBTQ+ leaders say ‘there’s a lot at stake’ for Michigan in the 2024 election
LGBTQ+ rights advocates and Michigan lawmakers sat on colorful wooden chairs and mismatched couches during a roundtable discussion Friday evening. They are in the Grand Rapids Pride Center, on the eve of…