Affordability
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One year later: What happens when voters put Democrats in charge of a state government?
Democratic lawmakers have been keeping busy since Michigan voters elected them to take charge of the state government for the first time in decades.
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Whitmer signs law to keep Michigan kids focused on class—not toothaches
A new state law will help ensure thousands of Michigan children have access to dental care before they go to kindergarten.
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State grants to make country living even more affordable in Michigan
Millions of dollars in state funds are helping Michigan towns build more affordable housing—and the investments could help rural communities more than most.
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700K Michigan families to get tax refunds in February
Beginning in Februrary, recent legislation will translate to tax rebate checks averaging approximately $550 for more than 700,000 Michigan families.
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Federal funds turn 300 Michiganders into first-time homeowners
A federally funded program that helps Detroit residents to afford the down payment on a new home is turning hundreds of people into first-time homeowners.
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Affordable Care Act health insurance is cheaper than ever. Here’s how to apply.
Cost-saving measures included in President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act can provide health insurance coverage for less than $10 a month.
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500+ Michigan families benefit from new state support before holidays
A state-funded financial assistance program has delivered resources to more than 500 Michigan families over the last two months, according to state officials.
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Michigan Supreme Court takes up case on upping minimum wage
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments in a longstanding dispute over a state’s minimum wage law that dates back to 2018.
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Whitmer signs law making it easier to sue drug companies
Michiganders who are harmed by faulty drugs will be able to pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies under a new law signed this week.
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Republican Senate candidates vow to take away health insurance from 1.3 million Michiganders
Donald Trump is asking Congress to rip away healthcare for millions of Americans. In Michigan, three Republican candidates stand ready to answer his call.
