Tuesday, state economists raised their estimates of general income by about $2.18 billion for this fiscal year and next. This will help lawmakers as they make a new budget. But more than $700 million of the extra money has already been set aside for things like storm aid and programs to make homes safer. Also,...
A property north of Houston, owned by Richie DeVillier’s family for generations, recently experienced an unfortunate turn of events due to the state’s revamp of Interstate 10. Despite its history of never flooding, the property was not spared from the consequences of this infrastructure project. A rice farm in Texas experienced flooding twice, once during...
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office has confirmed that he intends to veto a bill that seeks to prohibit tackle football for youth. A statement from Newsom’s office declared, “I will not sign legislation that prohibits youth tackle football.” “There is a growing concern regarding the health and safety of young athletes, but experts argue that...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has implemented a ban on poultry imports from California and Ohio in response to a recent outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Last November, the Veterinary Services of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) detected the virus in two areas in the US. Poultry imports processed before...
There is no animosity between these NFL WAGs. Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, reached out to model Christen Harper, who is engaged to Lions quarterback Jared Goff, following an incident during Detroit’s 24-23 wild-card victory over Los Angeles on Sunday. Kelly and her four young daughters were subjected to boos while...
The University of Michigan’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, which has provided assistance to almost 700 small businesses since its inception in 2016, has recently relocated to the Ross School of Business from its previous location at the Ford School of Public Policy. According to Christie Ayotte Baer, managing director of DNEP, the relocation enhances the...
During the Michigan redistricting commission’s meeting on Tuesday, a pressing concern emerged regarding the extent to which the redrawing of seven Michigan House seats, deemed invalid by federal courts, would impact the surrounding region. In a recent development, it has been revealed that seven state House districts have been deemed invalid. This decision was made...
Prosecutors presented compelling evidence during a court hearing related to the murder of Samantha Woll, a prominent Jewish leader in metro Detroit. This evidence included phone records and a jacket stained with Woll’s blood. The suspect charged with killing Woll, Michael Jackson-Bolanos, appeared in court for the preliminary examination. A suspect has been apprehended several...
Power has been restored for the majority of those affected by the recent winter storm. However, there are still certain areas in Midland County that are patiently waiting for their power to be restored. In light of this, Consumers Energy wanted to express their gratitude and appreciation. Line workers are facing bone-chilling temperatures as they...
A recent national report has revealed that black children in Michigan are significantly lagging behind their peers in terms of graduating high school on time, completing an associate’s degree, and achieving fourth-grade reading proficiency. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Race for Results report, the academic performance of Black children in Michigan falls behind...