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COMMUNITY

Nessel provides guidance on executive order violations, investigates price-gouging, informs employees of their rights

March 26th, 20200 LANSING — On Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel provided guidelines on how to report and file complaints about individuals and businesses that aren’t complying with Governor Whitmer’s executive orders. The AG office’s Consumer Protection intake line is now flooded with phone calls related to violations of the...

COMMUNITY

A further look into how Whitmer’s executive order affects driving and travel

March 23rd, 20200 DEARBORN — Since the announcement of Monday's executive order by Governor Whitmer, dubbed "Stay Home, Stay Safe", Michigan residents have questioned how much the new rules restrict their travel on the road during the COVID-19 outbreak in their state. Lets take a look at travel and driving components of the order to clarify what the...

COMMUNITY

Officials announce up to 110 COVID-19 cases in Michigan

March 18th, 20200 LANSING — At a news conference in Lansing on Wednesday, state officials announced 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan, bringing the total up to 110. Governor Whitmer was joined by the state's chief medical executive, Dr. Joneigh Khladun, who spoke of the number of new cases across the state. "As of last night, Michigan...

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State provides guidance to employers contemplating potential layoffs

March 18th, 20200 LANSING — The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity today provided guidance to Michigan employers on how to avoid potential layoffs related to COVID-19. “We know that many families and businesses are and will experience economic pain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said LEO Director Jeff Donofrio. “Through...

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Whitmer orders temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events over 50 people

March 16th, 20200 LANSING - On Monday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-11, to prohibit all events over 50 people or assemblages in shared indoor spaces over 50 people beginning Tuesday, March 17 at 9:00am. The order overrides limits set in an earlier order which put a stop on gatherings over 250 people. Executive Order...

COMMUNITY

Gov. Whitmer signs executive order temporarily closing bars, theaters, casinos and other public spaces

March 16th, 20200 LANSING - Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9, which temporarily closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders. Under Executive Order 2020-9, effective Monday, March 16 at 3:00pm, the following places of public accommodation will be closed; restaurants, cafes,...

COMMUNITY

Whitmer orders temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events

March 13th, 20200 LANSING - Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-5 to cancel all events over 250 people and all assemblages in shared spaces over 250 people beginning on Friday, March 13 at 5:00pm and ending on Sunday, April 5 at 5:00pm. The governor’s executive order also closes all K-12 school buildings to students from Monday,...

COMMUNITY

State recommends community mitigation strategies to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 in Michigan

March 11th, 20200 LANSING — Following the announcement of the state’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are providing recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of the virus. “I urge all Michiganders to take these recommendations seriously and...

COMMUNITY

Benson announces Zaineb A. Hussein as deputy chief of staff

February 3rd, 20200 LANSING – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced on Monday that Zaineb A. Hussein will serve as Michigan Department of State deputy chief of staff starting Feb. 10. “Zaineb brings a combination of government, policy and engagement experience and insight that will serve our team tremendously,” Benson said. “She has...

COMMUNITY

Westland Mayor William Wild named Michigan Municipal League vice president

January 28th, 20200 LANSING — Westland Mayor William Wild has been named as the Michigan Municipal League’s 2019-20 vice president. Wild was named vice president by the 18-member board on Friday, Jan. 24, during the Michigan Municipal League’s Board of Trustees meeting in Lansing. He will help lead the organization with Board President Brenda F....

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State Supreme Court adopts rule change to allow cell phones in courts

January 20th, 20200 LANSING – Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court adopted amendments to court rules to explicitly allow the public to bring cell phones into courthouses and courtrooms. The changes also allow the public to photograph court records. Previously, rules regarding cell phones and other personal electronic devices varied widely from...

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The Michigan Muslim Community Council hosts 9th annual Michigan Muslim Capitol Day

April 17th, 20190 LANSING — The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) hosted the nineth annual Michigan Muslim Capitol Day on Wednesday April 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the State Capitol. Hundreds from the Michigan Muslim community across the state attended the event and met their elected representatives. As a historic number of Muslims are...

Local

Cities in Michigan with the most affordable housing

February 22nd, 20190 Housing affordability is a top consideration when determining where to live. In 2018, the economy was strong and real estate prices went up. In 2019, many are predicting a downturn in the housing market. The team at HomeArea.com created the cities in Michigan with the most affordable homes using the most recent Census Bureau data of...

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Arab American elementary student visits Lansing as legislator for the day

January 25th, 20190 LANSING — State Rep. Abdallah Hammoud invited 9-year-old Mahdi Nassrallah to be a legislator for the day at his office and the capitol building in Lansing on Thursday, January 10. Mahdi, a fourth grade student at Haigh Elementary in Dearborn, presented Hammoud with his ideas to help the environment in Michigan, which included wind...

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Michigan Democrats concerned about GOP-passed minimum wage raise and sick leave measures

September 8th, 20180 LANSING — On Wednesday, state lawmakers adopted proposals to raise Michigan’s minimum wage and require employers to offer paid sick leave, keeping the citizen-initiated proposals off the November ballot and making it easier for the GOP-majority legislature to amend them after the elections. The proposals that Michigan’s Senate...

Elections

Democratic gubernatorial race offers wide representation and diversity

February 9th, 20180 This gubernatorial election has a pool of Democratic candidates who represent a diverse range of backgrounds, including an Arab American, an African American and an Indian American. If any of them are elected, it would be first for the state. The fourth and leading candidate, Gretchen Whitmer, would be the state's second woman...

Elections

Reps. Abdullah Hammoud and Darrin Camilleri receive Legislator of the Month awards

January 12th, 20180 LANSING — State Reps. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) and Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown Township) were named co-recipients of Progress Michigan's Legislator of the Month Award. Hammoud and Camilleri were named for their efforts to engage young people in Dearborn and Downriver in the political process. "Decisions made day after day in...

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A day with Dearborn Rep. Abdullah Hammoud: A young Arab American strives for a more welcoming Michigan

June 30th, 20170 LANSING — On election night last November, Dearbornites celebrated a triumph. Abdullah Hammoud, 27, became the first Arab Muslim male to represent the city in the state legislature. He told The AANews he felt relieved to win the race, but knew that struggle still lay ahead because "Trump might win Michigan." Donald Trump not only...

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Activists, officials slam State House committee for passing anti-sanctuary bills

June 16th, 20170 LANSING — Activists and local officials made their final impassioned plea before a Michigan House committee passed bills on Wednesday, June 7 that prevents any city or county from passing "sanctuary" laws. The two bills, introduced by State Reps. Pamela Hornberger (R-Chesterfield Twp.) and Beau LaFave (R-Iron Mountain), passed in...