WASHINGTON — White House Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall said Monday during a press briefing there are 600 people unaccounted for following Hurricane Helene, as federal officials mount a response to the…
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Environmental officials gather in Novi to outline past and future of drinking water protections
As Wednesday marked the 50th Anniversary of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, state and national environmental officials met in Novi to discuss the past and future of drinking water protections and…
Battleground state election officials lay out plans and concerns heading toward Election Day
Updated, 3:07 p.m., 9/20/24 Bipartisan election officials from multiple battleground states met in Michigan Thursday and discussed their election day concerns and plans to make sure Election Day runs safely and smoothly. …
Federal officials say no sign bird flu is spreading among humans, despite Missouri case
WASHINGTON — Public health officials are still trying to determine how a Missouri resident contracted bird flu without having any contact with infected animals, but said Thursday there is no evidence of…
Harris, union members and elected officials rally in Detroit on Labor Day
During a spirited Labor Day rally in Detroit on Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris committed to fostering “an opportunity economy” and supporting workers’ right to unionize. “When union wages go up, everyone’s…
As childhood vaccination rates drop, health officials urge parents to get their kids immunized
With childhood vaccination rates in Michigan on a downward trajectory, state public health officials are stepping up to urge parents to get their children caught up on vaccinations prior to returning to…
Rally demands officials drop charges against pro-Palestinian protesters in Ann Arbor
With Palestinian flags waving in the breeze, and numerous passing vehicles honking in support. approximately 100 people rallied Wednesday afternoon outside the Washtenaw County Courthouse demanding that charges be dropped against pro-Palestinian…
Southeast Michigan school officials call for ‘stability’ in state funding
A group of metro Detroit education leaders on Thursday said there’s an “urgent need for decisive action” from Lansing lawmakers to support a plan by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that would reduce school…