Michigan
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Open enrollment is here; Michiganders refresh health care plans
Open enrollment time is here - a brief window for Michiganders and folks nationwide to update their health insurance choices. Healthcare experts …
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Michigan State expands access, affordability for Indigenous students
Michigan State University has launched a new program to expand educational opportunities for Native American students across the country. The Native …
Survey reveals top priorities for MI seniors just ahead of election
A new AARP survey reveals the key issues driving Michigan seniors as the countdown to the election hits 20 days. The results show a neck-and-neck …
MI city's clean energy plans await federal boost
In the aftermath of devastating hurricanes in other parts of the country, the Michigan city of Ferndale will soon unlock close to $370 billion in …
Report: 1 in 3 Michigan charter schools fails
A new report analyzing nationwide school closures shows in Michigan, about one in three charter schools fails. Michigan has the largest number of …
MI Study: Relational bullying harms teens' view of career prospects
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and a new study showed teens bullied in high school tend to become pessimistic about their future…
Detroit teacher fears GOP agenda could undermine public education
A Detroit educator recently told a congressional committee he is "terrified" at what a second Trump term as president could bring for America's public…
MI companies get clean energy grants through Inflation Reduction Act
Four Michigan companies have received $355 million in federal grant funds, expected to create thousands of jobs in the high-tech, clean energy sector…
MSU study: Michigan voter-roll purging could be biased
States are required to conduct regular voter list maintenance to ensure the rolls are accurate. But a new Michigan State University study suggests …
MI voters reminded to look beyond the presidency
As Michigan voters prepare for the upcoming presidential election, state officials are urging them not to lose sight of vital local races, especially …
MI doctor shares hope for moms with 'baby blues'
September is Suicide Prevention Month and a Michigan doctor is sharing hope for mothers struggling with what is often called the "baby blues." One in…
MI church lets its 'little light shine' with solar power
By Izzy Ross for Grist.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection, reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News …