Michigan unemployment remains among nation’s highest

Michigan’s unemployment rate declined slightly in June but remained well above the national average, continuing a pattern that has kept the state among the nation’s weakest labor markets as critics question Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s economic development strategy.

Michigan’s unemployment rate fell from 5.1% in May to 5.0% in June. Nationally, unemployment stood at 4.2%, leaving Michigan eight-tenths of a percentage point above the U.S. average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Even as she is preparing to leave office, Gretchen Whitmer is continuing her failed economic policies that have left Michiganders worse off,” Gabe Butzke, a spokesperson for conservative Michigan Forward Network said in a statement. “The governor has been trying for almost eight years to use a Democrat playbook to create jobs, and for eight years she has been unsuccessful.” Click here to read more.

 

Gladwin Mayor Challenges “Gag Clause” That Restricts Speech

GLADWIN, Mich. — The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation has issued a demand letter on behalf of Gladwin Mayor Sarah Kile challenging a provision in the City of Gladwin’s administrator contract that restricts elected officials and city employees from criticizing the administrator.

The clause is overly broad and vague, and it violates the First Amendment by limiting elected officials’ ability to speak openly with the public about government performance.

“I didn’t run for office to stay silent when I see problems that affect our residents,” said Kile. “The people who elected me expect honesty about how their government is working and where it can improve. Open discussion — even when it’s uncomfortable — is essential for good governance. Taxpayer-funded contracts should never be used to discourage us from speaking candidly in order to serve those who elected us.” Click here to read more.

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Ted Cruz demands Fauci face jail time, labels him America’s ‘most damaging bureaucrat’

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling for Anthony Fauci to be held in contempt, prosecuted for perjury and sent to jail after the former White House COVID-19 advisor pleaded his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times during a Senate hearing Wednesday.

“Years from now, they’ll look back and say, ‘What collective madness overtook this country?’” Cruz told Fox News Digital.

“I think Anthony Fauci has had contempt for Congress and contempt for the American people for decades,” he said. “His diary shows that he deliberately lied to the American people over and over and over again.” Click here to read more.

 

Over 18,200 cyclosporiasis cases now suspected in US: Where it’s getting worse

Cases of cyclosporiasis continue to climb in the U.S. as federal authorities link additional states to the ongoing outbreak.

As of Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say there have been more than 6,700 confirmed cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis, the gastrointestinal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, since May 1.

Over 11,500 cases are still pending confirmation, bringing the nation’s total to a suspected case count of more than 18,000. This is now considered to be the largest known outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the U.S.

There are currently nine states linked to the outbreak apparently caused by iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico. Recently added to that group are Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Click here to read more.

 

Courage In The Capitol: Congress Must Act For Chloe Cole And America’s Kids

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday it will move to end a temporary subsidy under Medicare Part D, a Biden-era program that aimed to keep premiums stable for prescription drug plans.

The administration claimed the subsidy only benefited private insurance companies that offered the coverage but did not actually help enrollees.

Medicare Part D provides prescription drug coverage for millions of people through private insurance plans.

Regular Medicare, which most people qualify for after turning 65, does not come with prescription coverage, known as Part D. People must choose that separately.

The optional coverage helps people pay for brand-name and generic medications. Click here to read more.

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Grand Rapids convicted killer illegal alien sues Trump — demands counseling, public apology, $75.5 million, and citizenship

An illegal alien killer highlighted by President Donald Trump’s campaign in 2024 wants $75.5 million and “naturalization to this beautiful country,” as well as an apology from the 47^th POTUS.

“I was put into a category. Who I was as a person no longer mattered! What only mattered was my race, my case, and immigration status. Once again it belittled me, shattered my dignity and what I was as a person,” Mexican national Brandon Ortiz-Vite wrote in a lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court.

“The shame it brought to my family name is a reality I have to live with now,” he wrote. “I took full responsibility for my actions, but for them to use my case for political gain on T.V. was unjust. Humiliating. When I thought it couldn’t get worse, it did. I was center stage in front of a nation, public scrutiny at its finest.” Click here to read more.

 

Bethel School District investigated by Department of Education over Pride Month display

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has opened an investigation into the Bethel School District in Pierce County over allegations that a Pride Month display at one of its high schools exposed students to vials of testosterone and may have violated federal parental rights laws.

The department said it is also investigating Denver Public Schools in Colorado over separate allegations involving classroom conduct and possible Title IX violations.

According to the DOE, the Bethel investigation stems from reports that a high school displayed vials of testosterone — a controlled substance commonly prescribed for certain medical conditions, including gender-affirming hormone therapy — as part of a Pride Month display in June.

The department said local police later removed the display because of health and safety concerns about controlled medication being left unattended near minor students. Click here to read more.

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Interagency team nabs suspected kidnappers, rescues abducted 13-year-old.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 13-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel during a coordinated operation involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Investigators tracked the girl’s location to a motel on Philips Highway after she was taken from Georgia and transported more than 130 miles to Jacksonville. On July 16, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SWAT team joined the FBI and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to execute the rescue.

Video shows one suspect fleeing the motel room, getting into a vehicle and attempting to escape. After being blocked in by SWAT vehicles, the suspect tried to accelerate forward and crashed into the motel. He got out of the vehicle and was taken into custody. Click here to read more.

 

Who should pay for new sports stadiums?

While sports teams across the country pursue new stadiums, lawmakers in those states must decide to what extent — if any — their taxpayers should contribute.

Chicago is entering one of its busiest periods in decades for stadium development. Teams are proposing stadiums and entertainment districts that could reshape the state’s landscape, highlighting the debate over whether taxpayers should help pay for them.

The Chicago Bears, whose training camp is getting underway, are seeking a new home, possibly in Indiana. The team and Springfield did not reach a deal — at least not yet — around a stadium in Illinois.

The White Sox look to develop a new ballpark. The Chicago Fire broke ground for McDonald’s Park. The United Center, home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls, is moving ahead with the $7 billion 1901 Project, which even includes affordable housing. Click here to read more.

 

Courage In The Capitol: Congress Must Act For Chloe Cole And America’s Kids

Every birthday is a celebration of life. It reminds us that every child is born with inherent dignity, immeasurable worth, and a future full of possibility. On July 27, as Chloe Cole celebrated another birthday, Congress has a chance to ensure no child endures the irreversible harm that changed the course of her life.

Before we are ever faced with a decision, before we ever choose a path, we enter this world with a body that is uniquely ours. We are not mistakes to be corrected. We are not problems to be solved. Every child deserves the chance to grow, develop, and discover who they are without being subjected to irreversible medical interventions that can alter the course of their entire life. Click here to read more.