Affordability
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Farm bill advances from US House panel but faces a tough row to hoe
Republicans moved their long-awaited new farm bill through the US House Agriculture Committee this week, despite opposition from most Democrats that could stall further advancement of the bill.
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The 3 best budget-friendly vacations in Michigan, according to readers
Recently, we conducted a readers’ poll to uncover the best budget-friendly vacation spots in Michigan, and we’re excited to share your top picks.
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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the cannabis industry as Michigan inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Whitmer signs bill to close insurance ‘loophole’ and boost access to mental health care
Legislation signed into law this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will require insurance companies to cover treatments for mental and health and substance use disorders at the same level as physical health services.
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Gilchrist implores Michigan lawmakers to consider caregiver tax credit
As the Legislature hammers out the details of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget this summer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist is urging lawmakers to include tax credits for caregivers.
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Farm bill text released in US House, setting up fight with Senate
The US House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill, which is likely to face opposition in the Senate from Democrats due to disagreements over federal anti-hunger programs and climate change requirements.
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Southeast Michigan school officials call for ‘stability’ in state funding
Education leaders said there’s an “urgent need” to support students and teachers—and avert staffing and program cuts.
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Bills prohibiting landlords from income-based discrimination pass House committee
A five-bill package that would prevent landlords from denying renters based on their source of income passed through the Michigan House Judiciary Committee.
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Report: Michigan teacher salaries lag behind inflation
Despite record funding for public schools in Michigan, teacher salaries aren’t keeping pace with the rate of inflation.
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Federal funds to help Michigan school adopt solar power—and save millions of dollars
A federal grant will help one school district in Michigan save millions of dollars to put back into local public education.
