Courtesy Photo: Congressman Tom Barrett is running for reelection in Michigan’s 7th District. Tom Barrett represents Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes all of Ingham, Clinton, Shiawassee and Livingston counties, most of Eaton County, and portions of Oakland and Genesee counties. Barrett is serving his first term in Congress after previously serving four years in the Michigan House and four years in the Michigan Se

Sponsored candidate profile: William Lawrence outlines campaign priorities on affordability, housing, labor rights, environmental protection, government reform and economic security in Michigan’s 7th District.

A history of racial exclusion, repeated police use-of-force controversies and new data on racial disparities revive an old question. Downtown East Lansing after dark. The city’s history, recent police use-of-force controversies and racial disparities have renewed questions about how Black residents and visitors experience the community at night. Photo via Pexels For generations, the term “sundown town” described American communities that intentionally excluded Black people an

Submitted by the Shannon Dare Wayne campaign Courtesy Photo: Shannon Dare Wayne, candidate Michigan House District 31 Milan City Council Member Shannon Dare Wayne Launches Campaign for Michigan House District 31, Receives Endorsement of Rep. Reggie Miller MILAN, Mich. — Milan City Councilmember Shannon Dare Wayne today announced her candidacy for Michigan House District 31 with the endorsement of current Rep. Reggie Miller. The campaign described the race as a key contest as

By Chelsea Wooton By mid-November, Lansing's city government is expected to begin moving into its new headquarters at 425 S. Grand Ave., across from the CATA Transportation Center. Getting there took years, several proposals and one very consequential 4-4 vote. The city considered renovating its 1950s-era City Hall. It considered buying the historic Masonic Temple on Capitol Avenue. Instead, Lansing is building new while leaving two downtown buildings with very different futu

Bay City and Flint are helping drive Michigan’s record-high 26% recycling rate, with both communities reporting major gains in household recycling.

Courtesy Photo: Former Mayor Rosalyn Bliss at the 9/21/26 Mayor’s Grove dedication inside of Riverside Park. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids yesterday celebrated the opening of Mayor’s Grove, a new outdoor classroom at Riverside Park. City leaders, community members, and former Mayors Rosalynn Bliss and George Heartwell joined Mayor David LaGrand for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony held on the lawn just south of the lagoon near the Guild Street entrance. Mayor’s Grov

LANSING, Mich. — For many renters, a housing problem can quickly become a crisis. A dispute with a landlord, an unexpected eviction notice, a utility shutoff or difficulty finding affordable housing can leave families unsure of where to turn. Tenant Resource Center Mid Michigan is working to help Lansing-area residents better understand their options and connect with support before housing instability becomes homelessness. The organization describes its mission as helping res

DETROIT — Detroit residents are invited to get moving during the inaugural Walk & Run for Wellness on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lasky Recreation Center. The free community event will bring together residents, families and local wellness organizations for an afternoon focused on physical activity, healthy living and connection. Activities will include a two-mile run, one-mile walk, health and wellness resources, food, music and giveaways. Live fitness demon

As data centers threaten local communities and AI experts sound the alarm on advanced models, Lawrence releases two-step plan to slam the breaks and protect Michiganders Courtesy Photo: William Lawrence Candidate Michigan Congressional Race District 07. *** Read the plan here *** Scan QR code to read plan LANSING, Mich — Today, William Lawrence, Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Michigan’s 7th district, released a comprehensive plan to imm

Lansing – Michigan voters have choices to cast their ballot which make it easier to vote. Voters can sign up for the Permanent Ballot List and have a ballot mailed to them at their permanent or temporary home, vote early at one of two early voting locations in Lansing, or vote on Election Day. What is on the Ballot? Lansing citizens will vote on the ballot that includes candidates for state-wide office like Governor, US Senate, US House, State Senate, State House, and Mich

Pinckney IndependentClaire Donovan:“He’s not necessarily following a party. He’s going for issues that I think apply to everybody in both parties” Courtesy Photo: William Lawrence Congressional Candidate Michigan District 07. BRIGHTON, MI — Last week, independent and conservative-leaning voters spoke to the Michigan Advance about Democrat Will Lawrence’s growing momentum in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. At a campaign stop in conservative Livingston County, independen

Courtesy Photo: Lansing School Board Candidate Heidi Frei LANSING, Mich. — Heidi Frei is seeking a seat on the Lansing School District Board of Education in the November 2026 election, bringing with her a campaign message centered on “Putting Lansing Kids First.” Frei is a Lansing School District parent, scientist, union member, public servant and community volunteer. Her campaign says those roles have helped shape the way she views public education and the challenges facing

Courtesy Photo: Dr. Terra DeFoe When The Chronicle News first introduced audiences to Dr. Terra DeFoe through its two-part video series, From the Streets to the Suites, her story resonated. It was a story of survival, reinvention, faith and leadership, centered on a woman who refused to allow the circumstances of her beginning to dictate the possibilities of her future. The Chronicle later recognized DeFoe among its 30 Within 30: Women Making History, honoring her leadership

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new round of appointments to numerous Michigan boards, councils and commissions.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced new public administrator appointments, including a Macomb County appointment.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging stronger federal rules to curb illegal robocalls.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE Director Phil Roos say the state must consider the impact of a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision on Line 5 tunnel permits.

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democratic nominee for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, Will Lawrence, will spend Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Lyon Township and Brighton, continuing his district-wide effort to meet directly with voters and hear their concerns about the rapid spread of large-scale data center projects across Mid-Michigan. Lawrence will arrive at Lyon Township Hall at 5 p.m. for an open, unscripted "Ask Me Anything" session before the Township's Board of Trustees meetin

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents to watch out for common post-storm scams as communities across Michigan clean up from the latest round of intense storms that moved across the state, leaving debris scattered and hundreds of thousands without power. “Heading into the holiday weekend, many homeowners may look to clean up storm damage as quickly as possible, but it’s imperative to slow down to protect yourself from bad actors,” said Attorney