MI: Housing/Homelessness
Vital document release to prevent Michigan recidivism
Most legally free Michiganders possess their vital records, but some people recently coming back to society after incarceration do not. A package of …
USDA funds 28 housing units in Michigan's Alpena County
Braving the week's icy conditions, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and several members of the Legislature highlighted the state's housing crisis at …
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 …
Michigan Residents Pay Among Highest Water Bills in U.S.
Michigan water rates have surged more than 40% since 2010, and it is a trend that's expected to continue as cities and utilities work to upgrade …
Michigan Adults Strive to Stay Mentally Sharp as They Age
AARP Michigan's Vital Voices survey results are in, and more than 700 Michigan adults 45 and older say they are most concerned with staying mentally …
Hope for Michigan's Victims of Toxic Childhood Stress
Caregivers should be on alert for stressors among youth during the summer when children are spending more time at home. Adverse Childhood …
MI Schools Explore Ways to Battle Chronic Absenteeism
It's hard for kids to think about going back to school quite yet but districts in Michigan are already thinking about how to keep them coming to schoo…
MI Finishes in Bottom Half of Child Well-Being Rankings
Michigan continues to be ranked in the bottom half of U.S. states for child well-being, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book. This year's …
MI Bills Could Prohibit Landlords' Source-of-Income Discrimination
People cannot be denied a place to live based on their race or disability in Michigan, but some are being turned down based on where they get the …
Bill Aims to Curb Discrimination for MI Families with Housing Vouchers
A new report found thousands of Michigan families using Housing Choice Vouchers are often left out in the cold by landlords who refuse to rent to them…
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 …
MI State of State: Whitmer Promises Seniors Tax Breaks, Better Care
In her fifth State of the State address this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized policies designed to put more money in Michiganders' pockets…