Michigan
Friday, March 24, 2023
MI Approves Extending Civil Rights to LGBTQ Community
Advocates for Michigan's LGBTQ community are calling lawmakers' move to expand the state's civil rights law to include them a victory that's "been a l…
Detroit Arboretum, Zoo Lead Connected-Habitat Restoration Project
By Tom Perkins for Planet Detroit.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Michigan News Connection with support from the Solutions Journalism Network…
USDA Proposes New Rules on Who Can Use 'Product of USA' Labels
A proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would change the rules on what foods can be labeled "Product of USA." Current regulations allow …
Michigan Democrats Take Major Step to Roll Back Right-to-Work Law
Michigan Democrats took a major step toward one of their top legislative priorities this week by passing a measure in the House to roll back the state…
Governor Signs Overhaul of MI Tax System, Ends 'Retirement Tax'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law that rolls back Michigan's "Retirement Tax" that was implemented more than a decade ago. The new law…
MI Faith Leaders Meet with Lawmakers on Gun Violence Legislation
Michigan faith leaders are meeting with members of the state Legislature to push for action on gun safety. House leaders, including Rep. Joe Tate…
Report: Policies Keep People with Criminal Records Out of Public Housing
A new report is calling for public housing authorities to change certain policies to prevent excluding people with criminal records. The Prison …
Michigan Native American Tribe to Study Building Own Power Utility
A Michigan Indian tribe has been awarded a $100,000 federal grant to study the possibility of creating its own power utility. The Little River Band …
Dental Therapists May Provide Vital Care in MI's 'Dental Deserts'
Experts agree that proper dental care is an important part of a person's overall health, but a chronic shortage of dentists makes some parts of …
MSU Shooting: Deja Vu for Two Survivors of School Gun Violence
The deadly shooting spree at Michigan State University Monday night was another tragic American event involving firearms. But for at least two MSU …
Colleges Working to Raise Graduation Rates by Eliminating 'Equity Gap'
Colleges in Michigan and around the country are taking a proactive role in helping their students to succeed in their academic careers. Programs …
Dentists: Early Oral Hygiene Can Prevent Problems Later in Life
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, giving parents another reason to watch their children's intake of Valentine candy this week…