MI: Livable Wages/Working Families
Michigan students get a boost to summer food access
Michigan is planning ahead to make sure kids from lower-income families have enough to eat this summer. The state has opted into a federal food …
MLK Jr.'s fight for fair pay resonates with MI service workers
Michigan food service workers are commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, bringing to mind their own, more recent battle for fair wages and …
Small farms, ranches hope for better treatment in new Farm Bill
Congress passed a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill, which means the debate over a new bill will continue well into 2024. Advocacy groups …
Black Friday and holiday shopping made in America
While you're out to find Black Friday and holiday shopping deals today, many "Made in America" items may be on your preferred list. A new poll by …
MI wage hike held up in controversial 'adopt and amend' legislation
Michigan groups advocating for a minimum wage hike and paid leave say they'll finally see their day in court next month. Petitioners are expected …
Paid Family Leave up for vote in MI; advocates say it's long overdue
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked Michigan lawmakers to give all workers in the state some "breathing room" by creating a new program to offer them …
Fast-track Line 5 permitting push met with protest
Michigan's Senate GOP pushed for fast track of Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel construction at a press conference this week. Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor …
MI coalition helps get cash influx to improve childcare
The coalition known as "Think Babies Michigan" has advocated for more than $36 million in funding to offer grants to child-care providers for infants …
UAW strike continues: Officials say EPA standards must catch up
Amid the United Auto Workers strike, some advocates argued it is time to implement clean car standards. Gary Schlack, a city council member in Allen …
Comments About EPA's Proposed Rules for Blast Furnaces End Today
Emission standards for blast furnaces such as the iron and steel mills in Michigan haven't been updated in years. The Environmental Protection …
Michigan Doubles Down on Free Community College
Building on the success of a $140 million investment, Michigan is making community college free to hundreds of thousands more students by expanding …
Major Win for Michigan with SNAP Asset Test Gone
Michigan families no longer need to spend down their savings and be restricted to having only $15,000 in assets to receive SNAP benefits. Gov…