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Trump, Giuliani, Meadows Identified as Unindicted Co-Conspirators in Michigan Fake Elector Case

LANSING, Michigan – In a recent court hearing, it was revealed that former President Donald Trump, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis are all unindicted co-conspirators in the case against Michigan’s “fake electors” during the 2020 election. The Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had charged 16 Republicans with forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery for allegedly attempting to swap Michigan’s electoral votes for Joe Biden …

Maternal Health Equity Legislation to Address Disparities in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – Legislation is in the works that could lead Michigan to join 41 other states in licensing and reimbursing birth centers for their services. The focus of these bills is on addressing issues such as maternal and infant mortality, as well as improving access to medical care in light of increasing disparities in maternal health. With plans to open a Black-led birth center later this year, BirthDetroit, a Detroit organization, is at the …

Sentencing looms for parents in Michigan school shooting tragedy

Pontiac, Michigan — The sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the teenager responsible for a school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, is set to take place on Tuesday. The couple faces up to 15 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter for their involvement in the tragic incident that claimed the lives of four students. Having been in custody for over two years since their arrest shortly after the shooting, the Crumbleys …

Debt: Michigan Health Care System Takes Action to Ease Medical Debt Burden

Detroit, Michigan – The burden of medical debt in the United States continues to weigh heavily on millions of Americans, with Michigan being no exception. As individuals struggle to pay off medical bills, health care systems in Michigan are implementing programs to help alleviate this financial strain. One particular Michigan health care system has taken a proactive approach to address the issue of medical debt. By offering financial assistance and flexible payment plans, they aim …

Health Economist Amy Finkelstein Discusses Equity in American Health Care System at University of Michigan Event

Ann Arbor, Michigan – About 60 individuals gathered at Robertson Auditorium in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to listen to Amy Finkelstein discuss disparities within the American health care system and her book, “We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care.” Finkelstein, an economics Ph.D. holder and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, highlighted the policy issues contributing to the lack of health care coverage for nearly 30 million …

Medicare and Social Security Cuts Supported by Michigan Senate Candidates, Echoing Trump’s Stance

Michigan – Three Republican Senate candidates in Michigan have expressed support for potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits, programs that over 2 million Michiganders rely on for essential expenses such as housing, utilities, groceries, and prescription drugs. Among these candidates are former US Representatives Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Justin Amash. Former President Donald Trump recently indicated a willingness to consider cuts to Social Security and Medicare during a television appearance. Trump has …

Court Denies Michigan GOP Leader’s Appeal, Ruling GOP Convention Plans Meaningless

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Court of Appeals declined to intervene in the leadership dispute within the state Republican Party, potentially nullifying a planned GOP convention in Detroit spearheaded by Kristina Karamo. Karamo sought an immediate halt to a Kent County Circuit Court ruling that ousted her as the chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party, allowing her convention scheduled for Saturday to proceed. However, Judge Brock Swartzle swiftly denied her request for a stay on …

Michigan Arab Americans Abandoning Joe Biden Over Response To Israeli Strikes In Gaza: “Abandon Biden” Movement Gains Momentum

Dearborn, Michigan – A devastating message woke Mohammad Enayah from his sleep in the middle of the night, informing him that 37 of his family members had been killed in Israeli air strikes on a Palestinian refugee camp. The news hit Enayah hard, as he later learned that 52 more family members in Gaza had also lost their lives in the strikes. The staggering death toll of 28,000 Palestinians killed so far in the conflict, …

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