Truckers and right-wing, anti-vaccine protesters in Canada have disrupted the flow of supplies to Michigan auto plants. General Motors, Ford, and Toyota have all had to shut down some operations this week, harming Michigan’s workers and economy.
In a key ruling, the state’s anti-discrimination law was extended to also include formal protections based on sexual orientation.
“I know for a fact that when you make abortion illegal, it does not stop abortion from happening,” Labor, delivery and abortion-care nurse Ashia George said. “I worry about the people who will try to do it themselves and maybe are not doing it in a safe manner— they could get injured or die.”
Pediatric psychologists nationwide have warned Florida’s new law could harm the mental health of LGBTQ+ children, who are already more likely to be bullied and attempt suicide.
Republican James Craig isn’t backing down from his pledge to push for a “don’t say gay” law if he’s elected governor of Michigan.
Insulin can cost families thousands of dollars a year, forcing some to ration or forgo the lifesaving medication. A new plan would slash the cost.
A Traverse City mom shares her abortion story and why she supports abortion rights. She’s one of the 60% of Michigan voters who oppose re-criminalizing abortion and among the 58% think that abortion should be legal under most circumstances.
The US economy added 467,000 jobs in January, following 1.1 million added in November and December. More than six in 10 Michiganders believe the state’s job market is strong.
Secure MI Vote and Let MI Kids Learn want to squeeze their initiatives through to the Legislature by the end of the year, but that seems unlikely.
Hundreds of millions of dollars are available for Michigan businesses that lost revenue because of the pandemic.
