by Mike | Apr 17, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich., April 16, 2025 — In the Homeland Security and Foreign Influence Oversight Subcommittee today, Republicans defended the actions of the ex-police officer, Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd. “This behavior by the GOP...
by Mike | Apr 1, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich., April 1, 2025 — The University of Michigan announced abruptly last week that they are closing the doors of their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices and ending their strategic DEI plan. This step comes after Trump’s attack on programs across...
by Mike | Mar 10, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. March 10, 2025 — House Republicans hastily and irresponsibly passed two appropriations bills last week, House Bill 4161 and 4162. In total, HB 4161 cuts the state budget by almost 92%, gutting investments to a wide range of areas including state police...
by Mike | Jan 30, 2025 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 30, 2025 — This week, the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) elected new leadership. State Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw) was named chair of the caucus. The caucus includes members of both the state Senate and the state House of...
by Mike | Jul 30, 2024 | Press Release
LANSING, Mich. (July 24, 2024) — The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) applauds the signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 Michigan budget that holds equity as a high priority and strategically advances Black communities and people across the state. This budget has...