Opinion: How Trump’s medical debt policy hurts people like me
With a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports on hold, this Michigan veteran is calling on Trump to act.
Jun
2025
17
ECONOMY
Jun
2025
16
Michigan hospitals at risk of closing if Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes
State officials from around the Great Lakes explain how Medicaid cuts will impact ‘Ganders—and the state’s economy.
Jun
2025
11
Opinion: Dear John James, Medicaid Is a lifeline. Please don’t let my family down
One Michigan mom wants Rep. John James to consider families like hers before cutting Medicaid benefits.
Jun
2025
4
Report: Food assistance cuts would cost Michigan about $900 million
The more than $290 billion cuts to federal food assistance programming being passed through Congress in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cost Michigan about $900 million, the Michigan State Budget Office found this week.
Jun
2025
3
Feds pause operations at 3 Michigan Job Corps centers as part of nationwide move
The federal government began pausing operations late last week at dozens of Job Corps centers across the country, including three in Michigan. The "phased pause" by the U.S. Department of Labor started May 29 after an internal review of the program, according to a news release.
May
2025
20
Uncertainty marks Michigan’s future as economists estimate tariffs could cost the state 13,000 jobs
Michigan could lose 13,000 jobs in the next several years due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods, according to economists from University of Michigan.
May
2025
16
Opinion: Protect seniors, say no to funding cuts that hurt long-term care
Melissa Samuel, CEO of the Health Care Association of Michigan, shares how funding cuts would impact access to critical care for seniors.
Apr
2025
28
Michigan plans to add 1,220 new homes in 3 cities
Governor Whitmer announced major housing and development initiatives across three Michigan cities.
Apr
2025
23
Genesee County sees manufacturing boom with 150 new jobs
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announced that two manufacturing companies are expanding to Genesee County, opening up 150 new jobs.
Apr
2025
15
You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
