MI: Census
New US race, ethnicity standards include Middle Eastern, North African
Until recently, many Americans of Middle Eastern or North African descent were categorized as "white" in government surveys, making it challenging to …
Today is National Voter Registration Day
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Michiganders have many locations where they can register to vote, such as community colleges, universities…
MI Good-Government Groups: Check Your Districts Before Election Time
New Michigan voting district maps went into effect last week, and officials now are working to update the voter rolls. Despite ongoing litigation…
Litigation Ongoing Over Michigan's New Voting-District Maps
With new voting-district maps finalized by Michigan's new independent commission, it's now on to the litigation phase of redistricting. One lawsuit …
MI Groups: Keep LGBTQ Communities Together in New Voting Maps
LANSING, Mich. -- Michiganders are drawing new voting-district maps, with help from data from the 2020 census, but advocates for LGBTQ political …
Independent MI Redistricting Commission Makes Hearings More Accessible
DEARBORN, Mich. -- The independent commission charged with drawing Michigan's new voting district maps for the next decade is seeking public comments …
A Complete Census Count Needs All Michigan Kids
LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan households now are receiving 2020 Census forms in the mail -- and while the goal is to count everyone, there is concern …
LGBTQ Americans to Be Left Off 2020 Census?
LANSING, Mich. — Some members of the LGBTQ community say they're feeling "erased" after learning that proposed questions on sexual orientation …
Local Ukrainians Watch, Wait As Conflict Continues
DETROIT, Mich. - As events continue to unfold and tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine in the Crimean Peninsula, members of Michigan's large …
"Breakfast of Nations" Highlights Benefits Of Immigration
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A coalition of ethnic, civic and business groups says that if Michigan's leaders really want to spur population and …
Study: No Paycheck for Nearly Half of All New Moms
LANSING, Mich. - It's often said that a mother's time with her infant is precious, but close to half of working moms are cutting it short so they can …
ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants: A Good Thing?
President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Wednesday criticized Arizona's law that makes failure to carry immigration documents a crime…
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