“Democratic State Reps. Cynthia Johnson and Shri Thanedar made an impassioned plea on Saturday in their push for a bill package that would create an African American reparations fund for Michigan. Michigan has the opportunity…”

“Born in Belgaum, India, Thanedar immigrated to the United States in 1979 and studied Chemistry at the University of Akron, where he soon earned his Ph.D. Living in poverty, he recounted a story of earning $300 a month,…”

“Combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Jan. 6th attack on the US Capitol, Lawrence says after 30 years of public service, it is time for her to step aside…”

“My focus is on bringing federal dollars to Detroit to address infrastructure problems, economic inequalities, and to improve the quality of life for the residents…”

“Thanedar, who lives in Detroit, grew up in India before immigrating to the United States in 1979 to pursue a doctorate degree in chemistry.”

“Thanedar won his seat in the statehouse last year and has passed 18 bills, including one to bring $94 million to Detroit Public Schools, according to his press release. He also introduced a bill to…”

“Working for the people of Michigan in the State House is an honor and privilege,” Thanedar, D-Detroit, said in a news release. “This work…””

“His current state House district falls within a new congressional district — No. 13 in draft maps — which has not yet been made official as part of the redistricting process but would encompass…”