Lucas Henkel is a Reporter and Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER based in mid-Michigan, covering community stories and public policies across the country.
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License to drive: Rural Michiganders in the UP are getting back on the road thanks to state program
When you live in rural Michigan and you lose your driver’s license, you often lose access to employment, childcare services, and other critical parts of a productive life. This state-run program helps drivers get back behind the wheel with free legal and educational assistance.
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‘Mahogany Blue’ focuses on the health and well-being of Black women in Wayne County
Income, discrimination, and stigma all contribute to Black women in Wayne County having far higher rates of HIV than white women. A new state program aims to give them more control over their sexual health.
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Rural Michiganders—and their doctors—rejoice as state lifts medically unneeded abortion restrictions
This Michigander has been sharing her devastating abortion story—and state lawmakers appear to have been listening.
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Michigan Attorney General continues to fight against state’s 24-hour waiting period for abortion
At this time, patients do not need to review the state-mandated informed consent information, print the informed consent form, or wait 24 hours before they can receive abortion care—requirements that hinder care for those seeking services, according to health care experts.
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This Gen-Z med student is voting like her health depends on it—and says other Michiganders can, too
In between lectures and trips to the library, this Ann Arbor native is helping Michiganders feel empowered at the polls.
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Why Gen-Z medical students are helping their peers become registered voters
This Michigander’s passion for a healthy community is driving her to the polls this year—and inspiring others to do the same.
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Volunteers needed to mentor youth at UP State Fair in Escanaba
This year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs help staffing their Pocket Park during the August 12-18 UP State Fair in Escanaba.
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Livingston County volunteer honored as Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
After receiving nominations from fellow volunteer hunter education instructors, Stuart Kenewell of Gregory has been honored as the recipient of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2023 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year.
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More Michigan families are able to feed their kids this summer, thanks to 3 new programs
Families now have more options for saving money on groceries during the summer months—including free meals for Michigan kids 18 and under.
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Kids are more successful when they have a library—here’s how former teachers plan to bring more to Michigan
Local librarians rejoice as Michigan Democrats make a plan to put libraries in more public schools.
