Category: Justice
County declares guns a public health crisis
Gun rights supporters call it a power grab, despite the fact the declaration doesn’t change gun rules.
WMU unions, students protest COVID measures
Protesters called on the university to do more to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Pollution and racism: Kzoo pauses tax break talks
A foul odor on Kalamazoo’s northside is leading people to question tax breaks for the business causing it.
Big changes in Michigan’s proposed Congressional map
The new Congressional map for Michigan would leave some districts without incumbents while others duke it out in overlapping districts.
State Senate districts could be more competitive under proposed map
The proposed boundaries still favor the GOP, but could split things more evenly.
Activists protest shutdown of homeless encampment
City officials plan to shut down the long-running Ampersee encampment, but protestors ask “Where will they go?”
Groups mobilize to beat back voting restrictions
With redistricting battles over, Voters Not Politicians is training its sights on voting rights.
Families on the edge as 2 COVID programs come to an end
Two anchors of pandemic relief are coming to an end. That could spell trouble for families already struggling.
Kzoo readies for Afghan refugees
Area churches need donations to support incoming families.
Pandemic jobless benefits soon to end
More than 500K Michiganders will loose their unemployment benefits next week as federal payments expire.
County declares guns a public health crisis
Gun rights supporters call it a power grab, despite the fact the declaration doesn’t change gun rules.
WMU unions, students protest COVID measures
Protesters called on the university to do more to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Pollution and racism: Kzoo pauses tax break talks
A foul odor on Kalamazoo’s northside is leading people to question tax breaks for the business causing it.
Big changes in Michigan’s proposed Congressional map
The new Congressional map for Michigan would leave some districts without incumbents while others duke it out in overlapping districts.
State Senate districts could be more competitive under proposed map
The proposed boundaries still favor the GOP, but could split things more evenly.
Activists protest shutdown of homeless encampment
City officials plan to shut down the long-running Ampersee encampment, but protestors ask “Where will they go?”
Groups mobilize to beat back voting restrictions
With redistricting battles over, Voters Not Politicians is training its sights on voting rights.
Families on the edge as 2 COVID programs come to an end
Two anchors of pandemic relief are coming to an end. That could spell trouble for families already struggling.
Kzoo readies for Afghan refugees
Area churches need donations to support incoming families.
Pandemic jobless benefits soon to end
More than 500K Michiganders will loose their unemployment benefits next week as federal payments expire.
