Genesee News

Final yard waste pickup is Thanksgiving week for Flint residents

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 19, 2020

It’s that time of year again, when the leaves fall and bags line the city streets as residents try to get those pesky leaves out of the way before they are buried in snow.

Trump’s financial advisor says an open economy, not more debt, is the solution

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

While discussion of further COVID-19 relief packages from Congress continues, some are raising questions of whether another CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act would only kick the economic can down the road for someone else to have to pick up.

In Frankenmuth, businesses and government find solutions together in response to COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 26, 2020

While restaurants and other venues across the state continue to struggle to stay afloat in the midst of the economic crisis created by COVID-19 restrictions, establishments in Frankenmuth have responded to the crisis by pulling together and finding common, cooperative solutions.

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.

Mueller: it's time to stop punishing minor infractions with major consequences

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 14, 2020

When minor infractions lead to a driver's license suspension, one small mistake can snowball, leading to job loss or worse.

Rep. Mueller says Gov. Whitmer owes answers to Michigan workers

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 30, 2020

In a recent statement on Michigan House Republicans, Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Linden) praised Michigan workers who have stepped up during the COVID-19 crisis and challenged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to address the economic problems that government restrictions have created.