Family
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5 things you need to know from Whitmer’s State of the State address
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her administration’s legislative agenda for 2024—and it’s all about cutting costs for Michiganders.
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Advocates call for federal policy on paid family leave
The political momentum for paid sick leave is growing. Experts say that momentum may eventually force the federal government to pass federal legislation.
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After-school programs may be a game changer for Michigan students
An after-school program changed this Michigander’s life. New out-of-school grant funding will allow other students to share the success.
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Michigan’s new gun laws take effect in February. Here’s what you need to know.
Gun safety legislation signed into law last year by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer takes effect Feb. 13. Some Michiganders will be required to secure their firearms.
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Program to provide cash for pregnant women in Flint
A program aimed at helping remove families and infants in Flint from deep poverty will give $1,500 to women during mid-pregnancy.
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Michigan invests $50 million in before and after-school programs
A new statewide initiative is providing $50 million in grants to boost access to before- and after-school programs for thousands of Michigan kids.
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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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Nessel hopes child abuse case will spark changes in law
More than 30 criminal charges were filed against two Clinton County couples for adopting children from previously abusive homes for financial gain.
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White House Announces New Plan To Lower Child Care Costs, Support Child Care Providers
The Biden administration’s newly proposed actions, which would likely take effect in 2024, would lower child care costs for 80,000 American families.
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Biden’s Budget Would Tax Billionaires, Corporations to Strengthen Medicare, Expand Child Care, and Help Families
Republicans immediately rejected Biden’s plan, but have yet to release their own budget. They have made it clear, however, that they want to apply deep spending cuts to everything from health insurance to food assistance benefits.
