Michigan
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
MI schools seek solutions as pandemic mental health funding ends
Special state funding for mental health staff at Michigan public schools during the pandemic is ending this year, leaving schools scrambling to find …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Emergency avian flu safety guidelines begin this week in Michigan
Michigan farmers are responding to the new Avian Flu "Extraordinary Emergency" order from MDARD, Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural …
Michigan lawmakers target predatory loan companies
Michigan legislators are tackling predatory lending practices, aiming to set standards for payday loans and maximum interest rates. In Kent County …
Michigan hospitals embrace suicide prevention, support
Recent research shows approximately half of people who die by suicide had contact with a health care professional within the month prior to their deat…
MI high school coaches will need CPR, AED certification
Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of about 250 Michigan children and young adults each year. Legislation signed into law over the weekend aims …
MI short-term rental owners may face new long-term costs
Proposed regulations in Michigan could have a major impact on the state's tourism industry. The series of 10 bills introduced by House Democrats …
'Lazarus drug' may have competition in MI
After more than 50 years of use, some Michigan lawmakers say naloxone may not be the best choice in an overdose situation. Naloxone is sometimes …
MI Indigenous group uses art to show solidarity with Palestinians
Some Indigenous groups in Michigan want to draw parallels to their own historic struggles and those of Palestinians in Gaza and they are doing it thro…
Michigan mayor seeks multimillion-dollar wastewater upgrade
A new, high-tech wastewater treatment incinerator, used in only a few states, is on the wish list for one Michigan city. Former state …
Tlaib and 'Squad' rally $100 million defense against AIPAC backlash
In the midst of political tensions surrounding Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has voiced her support for …
New US race, ethnicity standards include Middle Eastern, North African
Until recently, many Americans of Middle Eastern or North African descent were categorized as "white" in government surveys, making it challenging to …
Michigan voting: Major changes enhance access for fall elections
Michigan's upcoming fall elections will highlight significant strides in voting accessibility. Recent measures, such as nine days of early voting and …