Michigan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
MI health centers fight for critical funding on Capitol Hill
Nearly 300 representatives of Community Health Centers from across the nation, including Michigan, are making their voices heard on Capitol Hill…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
MI students unite to shut down controversial oil pipeline
Oil and Water Don't Mix, a nonprofit group opposing Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, is leading student efforts across the Upper Great Lakes to advocate …
Monday, December 2, 2024
Wayne State study links head, neck cancers to air pollution
Exposure to air pollution is a growing concern for public health and a breakthrough study from Wayne State University is shedding new light on its lin…
Monday, December 2, 2024
CDC develops five-year plan to improve health of rural Americans
By Liz Carey for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Michigan News Connection for the Daily Yonder-Public News Service Collabora…
Despite popularity of Chinese goods, Michiganders seek American-made gifts
Michiganders value American-made products, reflecting the state's manufacturing roots. A new survey found 77% of Americans favor gifts made in the …
MI political expert examines lame-duck period, Biden's final actions
President Joe Biden has entered a "lame-duck" period, prompting a Michigan political science expert to analyze his potential actions before President-…
MI couple opens their heart and home, transforming teen's life
It is National Adoption Month and according to the Dave Thomas Foundation of Adoption, Michigan has about 10,000 children in foster care. Two years …
MI man, wrongfully incarcerated, now trains police officers
Ten years ago today, 12-year-old Tamir Rice was shot by Cleveland police while holding a toy gun, sparking national protests for police reform…
Navigating grief and loss during the holiday season
'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Michiganders, the absence of a loved one - whether through death, divorce or …
EPA grants $21.9M for MI port upgrades, emission planning
The Environmental Protection Agency is delivering more than $21.9 million to the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, aiming to provide a greener …
Report: Paid leave in MI would benefit workers, economy
Advocates for paid family leave in Michigan are urging lawmakers to pass the Michigan Family Leave Optimal Coverage before the 2024 legislative sessio…
Expired contract sparks massive picket at UM-Sparrow Hospital
Almost 1,000 University of Michigan Health-Sparrow nurses and other health-care professionals, as well as union supporters, rallied outside the …