Michigan
Study: Sperm Cells' Age May Play Role in Reproductive Success
A new study found an association between what researchers are calling the biological age of sperm and reproductive success. While age is considered …
Report Warns of False Narratives Surrounding Youth Crime
New research found reports of skyrocketing youth crime are not only unfounded, but are fueling calls for stricter punishments. Data from the …
Great Lakes Department Official: Watch Out for Algal Blooms
Reports of harmful algal blooms have increased in Michigan in recent years, and state officials have tips on how to keep an eye out for them…
Municipal Clerk: What to Know Ahead of Aug. 2 Primary
Mail-in ballots will soon go out to voters who have requested them ahead of the Aug. 2 primary in Michigan. Municipal clerks across the state are …
MI Coalition Spotlights Need for Jail-Based Voting Improvements
Voting-rights groups in Michigan are working to increase awareness about and access to voting in jails. In Michigan, anyone not serving a prison …
MI Groups: New Census Data Underscores Need for Higher EITC
The latest county census data found Michigan's child poverty rate remains at 19%, and groups advocating for children and families say it is time to …
Online Platform Helps Older Michiganders Get Connected, Socialize
More than 40% of older Michiganders live alone, and studies show the pandemic has exacerbated loneliness for many. The State of Michigan has renewed …
Wayne State Changes Transfer Credit Policy to Increase Access
A university in Michigan is seeking to make it easier for folks to obtain a bachelor's degree after attending community college, by removing barriers …
Report: Shutting Down Line 5 Would Increase Gas Prices Half a Penny
New court documents in Michigan show that shutting down the Line 5 pipelines, which run under the Straits of Mackinac, would have a negligible impact …
USDA Awards Grant to Help MI Build Its School Nutrition Workforce
The Michigan Department of Education has received a nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for building and retaining …
Report: Michigan Lags Behind Other States in Reading, Math Indicators
A new report found Michigan kids have remained stagnant across several key indicators of student success, such as fourth-grade reading and eighth-…
MI Foster Care Agency: Youths, Families Need Wraparound Services
Michigan is taking steps to improve the child welfare system for National Foster Care Month. In Michigan, nearly a quarter of young people who are …