East Michigan News

College tuition fees rose 3.3% in Isabella County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Clare County in week ending Sept. 21

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Clare County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Defense Department awards $12.9 million grant to Canadian battery tech company

Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) issued a statement following the Department of Defense's announcement of a $12.9 million grant to Nano One Materials Corp., a Canadian battery technology company.

Lawmakers request Fairfax County cease using Chinese-made DJI drones

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have reached out to the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, VA. They expressed concerns about the county's use of DJI drones, citing potential espionage risks and connections to the Chinese military.

1 gas station in cities throughout Gladwin County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Average cost of college went up for students in Clare County in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees rose 7.4% in Clare County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

1 gas station in cities throughout Gladwin County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Moolenaar and Rubio introduce bill targeting capital gains on Chinese investments

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced the Patriotic Investment Act, a bicameral bill aimed at preventing the U.S. tax code from rewarding investments in Communist China.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Clare County in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clare County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Isabella County in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Gladwin County in week ending Sept. 21?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi discuss Chinese threats at annual forum

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party participated in a panel discussion at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation's annual China Forum in Washington D.C. this morning.

Bipartisan act passes Judiciary Committee to combat international trade crimes

The House Judiciary Committee has passed the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. This legislation, introduced by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), aims to combat fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment by Chinese companies. The bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a new structure dedicated to prosecuting international trade crimes, enhancing U.S. capabilities in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting these offenses.

U.S. lawmakers discuss risks posed by certain Chinese companies

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party participated in a bipartisan discussion at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) about the risk certain Chinese companies pose to U.S. national security.

Bill introduced targeting Chinese cyber threats

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and House Homeland Security Committee Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at addressing cyber threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bill, named the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, was led by Chairman Moolenaar and Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL). It proposes the creation of an interagency task force headed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to tackle...

2 gas stations in cities throughout Isabella County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Isabella County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

CMU joins statewide initiative to boost student voter registration

Central Michigan University is participating in the 2024 Michigan Campus Voting Challenge, a statewide initiative to boost voter registration and turnout among college students.

Annual golf outing raises funds for CMU student scholarships

Over 100 golfers and supporters gathered at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI, to participate in the “36th Annual CMU Grand Traverse Scholarship Golf Outing: Remembering Thomas ‘Bud’ Moore.”

Moolenaar urges Pentagon to blacklist Chinese LCD & OLED firms over security concerns

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to blacklist two Chinese companies, BOE Technology Group and Tianma Microelectronics Co., citing concerns over U.S. economic and national security. In his letter, Moolenaar pointed out that these companies, which produce LCD (liquid crystal display) and OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technologies, have gained a significant share of the global market through state subsidies.

CMU researchers receive grant for climate change planning in Michigan