Report: Increased white supremacy propaganda in Michigan
ADL report shows highest level of racist, antisemitic, other hateful incidents ever
Erin Glynn, erin.glynn@pioneergroup.com
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The Anti-Defamation League tracks incidents of hate, extremism, antisemitism and terrorism nationwide. (Screenshot from ADL website)
White supremacy propaganda is on the rise in Michigan, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League.
There were 5,125 cases of racist, antisemitic and other hateful incidents reported by ADL in 2020. This is the highest level of cases ever reported, according to the league. ADL reported an average of about 14 incidents reported per day and nearly double the 2,713 cases reported in 2019.
Proposed BOOST Act aiming to increase broadband access
Large areas of Thumb would be eligible to take part
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A map of areas in Michigan s Lower Peninsula where residents will be eligible to receive a tax credit under the BOOST Act. (Photo provided/ David Russell)
With many efforts already in progress to increase broadband connectivity in rural Michigan, another plan is in the works from one of the state’s congressmen.
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, who represents Michigan’s 4th Congressional district which covers parts of 15 counties in the central and northern regions of the Lower Peninsula, recently announced the Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies Act, which would help homeowners cover the cost of connecting online.
Rep. Green proposes eliminating sales tax for broadband projects
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State Representative Phil Green (Tribune File Photo)
As part of continuing efforts to bring broadband internet to more rural parts of Michigan, state Rep. Phil Green recently introduced a proposal that would help make broadband more accessible.
Green’s proposal would eliminate sales and use taxes for broadband equipment, which would help bring down the costs for a broadband project.
“Lowering the cost makes every dollar go further and makes expensive rural projects more feasible,” Green said in a statement. “It’s another tool in the tool belt to bring more broadband investment to Michigan.”
Congresswoman McClain forms ag advisory council
Farmers across Thumb will inform her of agricultural issues
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Congresswoman Lisa McClain with members of her new agriculture advisory council. (Lisa McClain/Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less
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WASHINGTON Congresswoman Lisa McClain has created an agriculture advisory council to help serve as farmer s voices for Michigan s 10th district, and plenty of Upper Thumb farmers are taking part.
Of the eight members that are on the council, five run farms in either Huron, Tuscola, or Sanilac counties. Agriculture is a major industry in Michigan s Thumb, and there s no one who knows the issues our farmers are dealing with day to day better than the farmers, McClain said in a statement. I look forward to routinely meeting with my new Agriculture Advisory Council to stay in tune with the issues impacting our farmers to ensure that they are represented well in Washington.
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