MI: Women's
MI mother defends IVF amid ban concerns
Following the signing of the Michigan Family Protection Act by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, concerns remain about a potential federal ban on in vitro …
MI women rise in politics, but funding disparities exist
Michigan women are making gains in state politics, ranking 14th nationally for the number serving in the legislature. However, the latest analysis …
VP Harris addresses reproductive rights in Michigan visit
Vice President Kamala Harris focused on reproductive rights at a campaign event in Michigan Wednesday. Her remarks come as President Joe Biden has …
MI woman shares Mother's Day with mom incarcerated for decades
Mother's Day has a special place in the heart of a Michigan woman whose mother's incarceration kept them separated for decades. Jen Szénay of …
Postal Workers become largest union to demand ceasefire in Gaza
One of the nation's largest labor unions has become the latest organization to demand a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel's war with Hamas plays out…
Report shows uptick in mental health concerns for MI women
Michigan women have mental-health concerns at rates higher than the national average, according to a new report. The United Health Foundation …
Increasingly, politics make their way into students' college choices
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Michigan News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News …
Michigan voting rights advocates push for lifting language, other barriers
Michigan lawmakers are set to consider a new Voting Rights Act for the state by next week. Introduced in June, Senate Bills 401, 402, 403 and 404 …
MI adults learn to 'lead by example' for kids' heart health
Heart disease is Michigan's number one cause of death. This is the time of year that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it - in the next …
MI lawmakers debate tougher gun laws for domestic violence convictions
Michigan state lawmakers are moving closer to restricting gun ownership for more people who have been convicted of domestic violence. The House …
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 …
From Beyoncé to 'Baby Shark,' the Right Tune Can Save a Life
With popular artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift touring Michigan this summer, the American Heart Association is reminding people that some of …