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State Department report highlights China’s role in forced labor and human trafficking

By R. Y. Garland | Oct 2, 2025

The U.S. State Department has published its annual report on human trafficking, listing China among 13 countries with ongoing issues related to human trafficking.

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College readiness in Farwell Area Schools differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By S. R. Mclaughlin | Oct 1, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Farwell Area Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Who are the East Michigan area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By B. M. Blackwell | Oct 1, 2025

These former East Michigan high school stars set for games on Saturday, Oct. 4.

College readiness in Shepherd Public Schools differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By S. R. Mclaughlin | Sep 30, 2025

White students' college readiness declined in Shepherd Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

Moolenaar supports expanded export controls targeting CCP-linked subsidiaries

By S. W. Mckinney | Sep 30, 2025

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China has expressed support for President Trump's recent decision to expand U.S. export controls to include subsidiaries linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Representative Schuette hosts tele-townhall and staff office hours for local residents

By R. Y. Garland | Sep 29, 2025

State Representative Bill G. Schuette will hold his monthly “Ask Bill G.” tele-townhall for residents of Midland and Gladwin counties on September 30 at 5:05 p.m. The event will be streamed live on his official state Facebook page at...

Chairman Moolenaar outlines oversight plans for TikTok divestiture process

By R. Y. Garland | Sep 26, 2025

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China has released a statement regarding the ongoing divestiture process involving TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance.

Moolenaar introduces FARMS Act seeking stability for farm worker wage rates

By K. R. Seaman | Sep 26, 2025

Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced the Freeze AEWR & Restore Monetary Sense (FARMS) Act, aimed at providing more stability for Michigan farmers who employ H-2A temporary agricultural workers.

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Which high school alumni from East Michigan area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

By R. Y. Garland | Sep 26, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 29 will showcase these former East Michigan area high school standouts.

How many H-2A petitions made by East Michigan News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By H. O. Lucero | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the East Michigan News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Moolenaar urges Philadelphia mayor not to raise Chinese Communist Party flag

By S. W. Mckinney | Sep 25, 2025

This week, Congressman John Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, sent a letter to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker urging her to cancel an official flag-raising ceremony for the People's Republic of...

Seven universities end joint programs with Chinese Scholarship Council after committee inquiry

By K. R. Seaman | Sep 24, 2025

Seven U.S. universities have ended their joint programs with the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) following requests from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

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Which ex-high school standouts from East Michigan area will play on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By B. M. Blackwell | Sep 24, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 27, these former East Michigan area high school standouts will be in action.

Moolenaar urges investigation into Anker Innovations over trade practices and security risks

By R. Y. Garland | Sep 22, 2025

Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has requested that Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick investigate Anker Innovations, a company backed by the Chinese Communist Party, for alleged unfair trade practices and possible tariff...

Bill G. Schuette addresses Charlie Kirk tribute and local leadership events in Michigan

By S. W. Mckinney | Sep 20, 2025

Bill G. Schuette shared reflections on recent events in Michigan through several posts between September 18-20, including comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and recognition of local leaders at community gatherings.

Lawmakers seek answers from PayPal over anti-money laundering compliance in Tencent partnership

By S. W. Mckinney | Sep 19, 2025

Today, Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent a letter to PayPal Holdings, Inc. They asked the company to confirm its full compliance with anti-money...

Moolenaar supports stopgap funding bill to prevent government shutdown

By R. Y. Garland | Sep 19, 2025

Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 5371, a short-term continuing resolution that will keep the federal government funded through November 21.

Which ex-East Michigan area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By R. Y. Garland | Sep 19, 2025

These former East Michigan area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 22.

Moolenaar's Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act advances after committee approval

By S. W. Mckinney | Sep 17, 2025

Congressman John Moolenaar’s Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act has advanced in the legislative process after passing the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Schuette's bill on boutique hotel liquor licenses advances with bipartisan support