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Volunteers needed to mentor youth at UP State Fair in Escanaba
This year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs help staffing their Pocket Park during the August 12-18 UP State Fair in Escanaba.
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Lawsuit seeks to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors
A lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court seeking to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors.
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More Michigan families are able to feed their kids this summer, thanks to 3 new programs
Families now have more options for saving money on groceries during the summer months—including free meals for Michigan kids 18 and under.
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How Michigan families can benefit from these 20 state health programs this summer
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting two free virtual baby fairs in July for new or expecting families—here’s what you need to know.
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Everything we know about the Rochester Hills shooting
Community organizations in Rochester Hills are helping residents recover from the splash pad shooting over the weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
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Paid family leave efforts sit stagnant as lawmakers cross off Whitmer’s priorities
As Democrats won a majority in the House and Senate and retained control of the governor’s office in 2022, the party’s trifecta carried forward decades of unfulfilled legislative goals.
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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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A Ferndale woman used IVF to have a family—and to help others in Michigan have kids, too
A Michigander built the family she always dreamed of thanks to in-vitro fertilization—how lawmakers want to protect her children and others.
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Few mothers have served in the Michigan Legislature while raising children
At least 27 men currently serving in the Michigan Legislature are fathers of school-aged children. But there’s a big “mom gap.”
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What’s your favorite budget-friendly vacation spot in Michigan?
Whether you prefer adventures in nature or all-inclusive family getaways, let us know which destination is the best affordable vacation in Michigan.
