2023
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This New State Law Will Make it Easier for Michigan Families to Put Food on the Table
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that ditches the state asset test for food assistance. The change is set to improve access to food and lower costs for thousands of Michiganders.
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New State Department to Support Michigan Students from Cradle to Career
The newly announced Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential will focus on early learning and higher education to improve long-term student outcomes.
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Report: Suspect in Nassar Stabbing Says Ex-Doctor Made Lewd Remark Watching Wimbledon
A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match on TV, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
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White House Announces New Plan To Lower Child Care Costs, Support Child Care Providers
The Biden administration’s newly proposed actions, which would likely take effect in 2024, would lower child care costs for 80,000 American families.
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Report: Replacing ‘Gash Across Detroit’ to Unlock $50M in New Real Estate—and Create 4.5K Jobs
More than $100 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will allow the Michigan Department of Transportation to replace I-375 near Detroit with a new boulevard.
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Michigan AG: LGBTQ Discrimination at Traverse City Salon ‘Likely’ Headed to Court
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel expects recent discriminatory comments from a Northern Michigan salon owner to face a legal challenge under state civil rights laws.
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15 Cheap Foodie Hotspots Along the Lake Michigan Shoreline
Looking for lunch along the lake? Here are 15 suggestions that are delicious—and won’t break the bank.
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New Michigan Laws Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault—and Punish Abusers
Bipartisan state legislation signed this week will protect Michiganders from sexual assault by helping survivors maintain their privacy and ramping up the penalties for their abusers.
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Whitmer Outlaws Child Marriage Over Pushback From Republicans
A new state law aims to protect Michigan children from sexual abuse by setting a no-exceptions minimum marriage age of 18. Five Republican lawmakers voted against protecting kids.
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One Republican Senator Is Blocking 265 Military Promotions, Leaving the Marines Without a Confirmed Leader
Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s decision means these military officers are not getting the pay raises they’re owed, cannot move their families to wherever they’re going to be stationed next, and cannot enroll their children in new schools.
