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Here is an update for June 26th.  Thought of the day: “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu Yesterday, Michigan reported 353 new COVID-19 cases. This is the biggest uptick in June. This is a trend also happening across the country. Statistics from other states are alarming. Florida, Texas, and California are just some… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after Ingham County Circuit Court Judge James S. Jamo granted Attorney General Dana Nessel’s motion for a temporary restraining order requiring Enbridge Energy to cease all transport operations of its Line 5: “It’s critical that Line 5 is shut down while we gather all the information and ensure… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) and U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today introduced bicameral legislation that would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Ann Arbor after Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles. Lieutenant Colonel Kettles, a lifelong resident of Ypsilanti who passed away in January… Read more »

Here is an update for June 24th.    Thought of the day: “The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.” ― Neil deGrasse Tyson   On Tuesday, Michigan reported 221 new COVID-19 cases and 11 COVID-19 related deaths. This virus is still out there. The country is still in the middle of the first wave. Michigan is doing well… Read more »

Here is an update for June 23.  Thought of the day: “Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” – Oprah Winfrey Today we have a hearing with the COVID-19 Taskforce and the familiar faces of Dr. Fauci, Dr. Redfield, the head of the CDC, Dr. Brett Giroir from HHS, and Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the FDA.… Read more »

Here is an update for June 22nd.    Thought of the day: “The simple act of caring is heroic." – Edward Albert   On Sunday, Michigan reported three deaths related to COVID-19 and 146 new COVID-19 cases. Cases are declining and Michigan has been deemed one of the three states on track to contain COVID-19. Even though cases have declined, there’s still a lot we must… Read more »

Here is an update for June 20th. Thought of the day: “We all require and want respect, man or woman, Black or white. It’s our basic human right.” — Aretha Franklin Disturbing to hear Line 5 through the Straits of Mackinac suffered significant damage to an anchor support and yesterday Governor Whitmer ordered the line shut down. This was the right move until we know the full extent… Read more »

Here is an update for June 19th – Juneteenth. Thought of the day: “Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” - Coretta Scott King Today is Juneteenth, a day to take time to study history, listen, see others perspectives and understand the challenges this country still faces in in freedom, liberty and justice for… Read more »

Here is an update for June 18th. Thought of the day: “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” -- George Bernard Shaw. Latest reports this morning of another 1.5 million new unemployment claims last week. Alarming, sad, and continuing concern. If you or anyone you know needs access to unemployment, please… Read more »

Here is an update for June 17th.    Thought of the day: “Have a vision. Be demanding.” — Colin Powell   On Tuesday, Michigan reported 18 COVID-19 related deaths and 125 new COVID-19 cases. The average of deaths and cases have been falling, but that doesn’t mean the virus is gone. At a moment’s notice, the number of cases and deaths could spike. Be careful out there… Read more »