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Sen. Peters Floor Remarks on Flint Assistance Amendment Package

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January 30, 2016
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Senator Peters Floor Remarks on Flint Assistance Amendment Package WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) spoke on the Senate Floor today on the amendment package he is introducing with Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) to assist families in Flint following the water crisis. “Mr. President, I rise today...

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January 23, 2016
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Comments Off on State Rep. Neeley calling for Gov. Snyder to forgive Flint Community Schools of the Debt

State Representative Sheldon Neeley (D-Flint) calling for Gov. Rick Snyder to forgive the debt of Flint Community Schools: “In the aftermath of the resignation of Dan Wyant as director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), there remains much to be done in regards to the long-term health...

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July 12, 2015
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63rd Annual Session Of The Great Lakes Baptist Association By LaDon G. McNeil The Great Lakes Baptist District Association (GLBDA) will convene July 12- 19, 2015 at the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4805 N. Saginaw St., Flint, Dr. Henry L. Fuller, Jr., Host...

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July 12, 2015
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35th Michigan Storytellers Festival Saturday, July 18, 2015 Judy Sima LaRon Williams Deep Fried Pickle Project...

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July 12, 2015
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Ruth Mott Foundation welcomes Shannon Easter White to board of trustees Flint native Shannon Easter White, who founded FUNchitecture a Flint-based design solution firm, has joined the board of trustees of the Flint-based Ruth Mott Foundation. The Carman-Ainsworth High School graduate and University of Michigan-Master of Architecture alumnus launched her career...

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July 04, 2015
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Comments Off on A Dream Becomes Reality For The All America African Museum

A Dream Becomes Reality For The All America African Museum By Dr. Larry Higgins On behalf of the All American African Museum Board of Directors, and Charter Member, Dr. Larry J. Higgins, we would like to announce that on February 22, 2009, the people of the United States came together...

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July 04, 2015
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Comments Off on Ophelia Bonner Scholarship Fund 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Ophelia Bonner Scholarship Fund 8K, 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk to Honor Veterans This year's annual Ophelia Bonner Scholarship Fund Road Race will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015, 8:00 a.m. Due to renovation of the University Pavilion in downtown Flint, registration for the...

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July 04, 2015
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“Jack and the Beanstalk” Brings Family Fun to Flint and Genesee County – Free and Open to the Public. Once again Flint’s Kearsley Park Players take their fairy tale theater for children and families to parks and playgrounds across the city and county. “Jack and the Beanstalk” is this year’s...

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July 04, 2015
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Comments Off on Flint Farmers’ Market 12th Annual BBQ Battle

"Flint Farmers’ Market 12th Annual BBQ Battle presented by Dort Federal Credit Union Saturday, July 18th!" The 12th Annual BBQ Battle at the Flint Farmers’ Market will be proudly presented by Dort Federal Credit Union on Saturday, July 18 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Several PROFESSIONAL BBQ experts from the Flint area...

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June 27, 2015
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Comments Off on 5th Ward City Councilman Wantwaz Davis Gives An Explanation

5th Ward City Councilman Wantwaz Davis Gives An Explanation Of Why He Said No To The Abatement On June 22, 2015, there was a hearing at council to give General Motors a 12 year, 50% tax abatement. I refused to support the abatement, for a few particular reasons. General...