St. Joe-Benton Harbor News

LaSata held virtual town hall about COVID-19 for senior citizens

By Elle Johnson | Sep 14, 2020

As Michigan responds to COVID-19, Sen. Kim LaSata (R-Bainbridge Township) held a virtual town hall in late August, to help answer questions and address concerns Southwest Michigan seniors have on how the state is responding to the pandemic, according to MiSenateGOP.

Rep. Beth Griffin votes to end Gov. Whitmer's state of emergency

By Elle Johnson | Jun 1, 2020

After Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the state of emergency without approval from the state Legislature, Rep. Beth Griffin (R-Mattawan) chose to vote in favor of ending Michigan's state of emergency, according to Michigan House Republicans.

Sen. LaSata encourages Michigan residents to complete 2020 Census

By Elle Johnson | Apr 15, 2020

Michigan Sen. Kim LaSata encourages residents in the state to complete the 2020 Census while they're at home due to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order.

Van Buren residents vote in favor of special education tax increase

By Elle Johnson | Mar 19, 2020

The majority of voters in Van Buren County showed during the recent primary election that they support a tax increase, which would fund special-education programs.