Tri-City Sun

One in five Michiganders not eligible for free community college tuition under new program

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 9, 2021

After learning that any Michigan resident over the age of 25 will now be able to go to college for free at any of the state’s community colleges, some potential students are finding frustration in the small print.

Post-election fraud claims called out by Democrats and Republicans amid violent protests

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 15, 2021

After protesters flooded Washington D.C. and some violently forced their way into the U.S. Capitol, disrupting the confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden, both conservative and liberal voices were raised in opposition to President Donald Trump’s unwavering claims that the presidency was stolen through election fraud.

VanderWall calls for bipartisan cooperation in ensuring Michigan elections are fair

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 19, 2020

Amidst the ongoing controversy regarding how the recent elections process was carried out locally, the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee issued a subpoena to the Michigan Bureau of Elections seeking records from across the state.

Whitmer vetoes attempt to increase consequences for voter fraud

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 2, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently killed an effort by the Legislature to increase the penalties for voter fraud involving mail-in ballots.

Wakeman’s bill to give Michigan municipalities more flexibility in road repairs

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 20, 2020

A bill intended to give local road agencies the flexibility to prioritize repairs for the worst roads, enabling local roads to be repaired first, was recently signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

From Shiawassee Times

Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Mackinac report indicates private and public shortfalls contributed to mid-Michigan dam failures

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 14, 2020

A new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy indicates the recent flooding in Midland County could have been avoided.

Horn supports legislation that closes Michigan's $2.2 billion budget deficit

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 1, 2020

Sen. Ken Horn (R-Frankenmuth) recently lent his support to two pieces of legislation that would close the $2.2 billion gap in Michigan’s budget, while directing federal COVID-19 relief to help schools, universities and local governments.

Glenn hand-delivers letter seeking flood assistance to Vice President Pence

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 24, 2020

Rep. Annette Glenn (R-Midland) hand-delivered to Vice President Mike Pence a letter urging President Donald Trump to declare Midland County a federal disaster area due to recent severe flooding caused by dam failures.

Wakeman introduces bill opposing nursing home policy as Whitmer rejects federal inquiry

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 24, 2020

In the latest strike of opposition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's handling of the COVID-19 crisis as it relates to the state's most vulnerable populations living in nursing homes, state Rep. Rodney Wakeman (R-Saginaw Township) recently helped to introduce a bill opposing those policies.