February 4th, 20230LANSING — On Feb. 1, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 13, sponsored by state Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), moving the state’s presidential primary from the second Tuesday in March to February 27, 2024, and to the fourth Tuesday in February for each presidential primary election following.
“As a diverse, dynamic,...
April 22nd, 20210WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill that targets hate crimes directed towards Asian Americans on Thursday. The legislation comes amid an increase in discrimination and violence against Asian communities in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officially titled the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, the...
February 23rd, 20210LANSING – Two men are facing criminal charges for reportedly making threats against public officials in the events leading up to and following the November election, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday.
Daniel Thompson, 62, formerly of Gregory and now living in Harrison, is charged with three counts of...
May 17th, 20200WASHINGTON, D.C. – $315 million in federal funds will be awarded to the state of Michigan to expand its coronavirus testing operations, Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced this week. Peters and Stabenow were able to secure the funding as part of a $25 billion testing package for Michigan they fought to be...
February 5th, 20200WASHINGTON, D.C. —Just a day after his State of the Union address to the nation, the Senate cast its vote to acquit President Trump of impeachment charges on Wednesday, making this the third such trial in U.S. history with a similar outcome. No president has ever been removed by the senate.
The final tally shows the Democrats'...
April 12th, 20190WASHINGTON D.C. — Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) cosponsors of the National Origin-Based Anti-discrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act. The bill, introduced on April 10, repeals the three versions of President Trump’s Muslim ban and intends to clarify and strengthen the Immigrant and Nationality...
June 1st, 20180
The ban has nothing to do with safety, makes us less safe around the world and negatively impacts our families in Michigan
DEARBORN — It's no surprise that people the world over are attracted to the message of change. As one crisis and protest follows after another, it seems like people are forcibly grasping for...
March 30th, 20180By Farah Harb
The Arab American News
DETROIT — On Saturday, March 24, thousands of people — the majority of them students — filled downtown Detroit, carrying signs and chanting for tighter gun control laws at the biggest “March for Our Lives” in southeast Michigan.
These individuals joined in solidarity with...
February 23rd, 20180By Farah Harb
Four Republicans and one Independent are competing to replace U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), who is running for re-election this year. The primary election will take place on August 7 and the general election will take place on November 6.
The Democratic incumbent
Debbie Stabenow
Stabenow has been a U.S. senator...
