A new state-funded program is providing access to free contraception and birth control for Michigan families—regardless of whether it’s covered by insurance.
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2024 Veterans Day deals and freebies
This Veterans Day, discounted and free items are available at numerous restaurants and retail stores across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
Treat yourself: 2024 Election Day freebies and discounts
Here’s a look at some of the freebies and deals you can sport on Election Day this year.
You can get free and discounted rides to the polls on Election Day in Michigan
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding Michiganders who haven’t voted early to make a plan for traveling to the polls.
Michigan free family planning program reaches 20K in 1st year
After launching its “Plan First!” program just over a year ago, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the program has provided family planning services to nearly 20,000 residents.
Halloween happenings: Free & low-cost fun in Livingston County
Livingston County, Michigan, is gearing up for spooky season with tons of Halloween events.
Want a free box of joints? Here’s how to judge the High Times Cannabis Cup in Michigan
This year, we’re partnering with High Times, Higher Love, and Puff to give away a box of weed.
Free school supplies, games, music, and more fun: Here are some back-to-school events for Detroit families
It’s almost time for the 2024-25 school year to begin, and that means one thing: Lots of back-to-school activities in Detroit are underway.
Michigan Dems pitch ‘Freedom to Plan’ bills to lower cost of birth control
Two new bills are designed to break down financial barriers to over-the-counter birth control and help lower costs for families in Michigan.
Kamala Harris has spent years fighting for reproductive freedom. Here’s what to know.
Harris has a longstanding history of advocating for reproductive rights, something she’s sure to highlight on the campaign trail as she seeks to paint a stark contrast between herself and former president Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris’ fight for reproductive freedom takes center stage in 2024
In the two years since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris has become a strong, passionate voice for reproductive rights.
Boost your parenting skills with MSU Extension’s free online courses
MSU Extension now offers a range of free online classes for parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals.
State officials remind Michiganders that free gun locks are available
Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Michigan State Police, are reminding Michiganders that free gun locks are available at MDHHS county offices and some local health departments.
Free marijuana lockboxes offered at drive-thru event in Barry & Eaton counties
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will host a marijuana lockbox giveaway event on June 22.
Millions of Americans could file their taxes for free starting in 2025
The IRS’ Direct File program was rolled out on a limited basis in 12 states this past tax-filing season and saved 140,000 taxpayers who used it an estimated $5.6 million in filing costs. Now, the agency is looking to expand it nationwide.
The top 3 free places in Michigan you must explore
Here’s our list of the best 3 free places in Michigan to check out.
Quick answers about doing your taxes (and how to get them done for free)
With the tax deadline quickly approaching, here are answers to commonly asked questions about filing.
How to get oodles of free weed at Hash Bash
The Great Lakes Expungement Network wants to send you on a treasure hunt for Hash Bash—and score you all sorts of free weed goodies.
Nearly two dozen Michigan public schools will receive free books this month
How a state program is helping get books into the hands of Michigan students.
Read more, spend less: Here’s where you can get free books
Free books are available through several online and in-person resources. Here’s everything you need to know to find free books near you.
As innocent people often plead guilty to crimes, legislation could open pathways to freedom
State legislation aims to expand new trial eligibility and amend the procedure for those found to be wrongfully convicted to receive state compensation.
Opinion: Continuing a legacy: The fight for reproductive freedom
Because let us be clear: Our movements and our work are about far more than abortion access. Reproductive freedom is about securing access to high-quality education for all Michiganders. It is about ensuring that everyone can access reliable birth control, regardless of their income or insurance status.
Not just abortion: IVF ruling next phase in the right’s war on reproductive freedom
The Alabama Supreme Court directly cited the Dobbs decision—in which the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade—in its ruling that effectively bans IVF in the state. But amid furious public backlash, Donald Trump and Republicans have raced to distance themselves from the ruling they made possible.
Whitmer: Free preschool gives kids ‘shot at a great life’
Whitmer announced plans to fund free preschool for all 4-year-olds about a year ago, but bumped up the timeline during this year’s State of the State address.
On this day in 1959: Ground broken on Detroit freeway that helped destroy a Black neighborhood
On Jan. 30, 1959, Detroit government officials broke ground on a federal interstate, I-375, that was the last leg in an urban renewal effort that eliminated a portion of an historic Motor City Black community.
Whitmer to request funding for free community college for all
This latest proposal expands on Whitmer’s previous plan that temporarily lowered the qualifying age for free community college tuition.
Michigan schools to get new pollution-free buses thanks to federal funds
More than $17 million in federal grant funding will enable school districts in Michigan to purchase dozens of new electric or low-emission school buses.
Meet the MSU student who helped bring free period products to her campus
Nupur Huria led an effort at Michigan State University to get free emergency period products into campus bathrooms.
Careers in construction can offer women a path to economic freedom
“We’ve seen young women go from homeless to homeowner, or pay off their student loan debt in just a few years. We’ve seen mothers be able to build better lives for their children and women save up for a vacation of their dreams with their loved ones,” Tori Menold, co-founder of Women in Skilled Trades (WIST), writes in an op-ed.
The Next Budget Gives Kids Free School Lunches for a Year. This Bill Could Make it Permanent.
In a move that could save parents hundreds of dollars a year, a Michigan Senate bill currently under consideration has the potential to make free school breakfasts and lunches a permanent investment in public schools.