In today's news:

The Michigan Black Summit began on Friday, featuring several guest speakers from state government, including Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist. 

The 2025 Michigan Black Summit in Benton Harbor attracted two candidates for governor on Friday. Not only did Republican state Senator Aric Nesbitt speak, but so did Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. 

Congressman Bill Huizenga is expecting an end to the pattern of budget crisis after budget crisis with the new Trump administration in the White House and Republicans back in control of Congress.