National News
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Michiganders get relief as Biden cancels nearly $5 billion more in student debt
More than 56,000 Michiganders have had their student debt discharged or have been identified for debt relief due to the Biden administration’s reforms of the student loan debt system.
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Mike Rogers changes tune on Patriot Act amid Senate bid
One of the lawmakers who helped write the Patriot Act is calling for the legislation to be reformed as he attempts to win an open US Senate seat in Michigan.
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Federal grants to fix up 8 Michigan parks—and preserve a big chunk of the Upper Peninsula
Funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is being put to work in Michigan to improve outdoor recreation and protect about 8,000 acres of land.
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Filing: Trump and supporters encouraged violence in Detroit to subvert 2020 election
New evidence is set to outline actions taken by former President Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the 2020 election.
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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.
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Biden wants to replace all lead pipes in Michigan within 10 years
The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 302,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Michiganders and to protect children’s health.
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Farmers call for federal ‘safety net’ after toxic sludge sinks Michigan cattle farm
Farmers want more testing for PFAS on agricultural land, as well as federal resources to ensure their livelihoods are protected.
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Every Michigan House Republican voted for an anti-abortion extremist for Speaker
Before being elected to Congress, Mike Johnson tried to shut down an abortion clinic in Louisiana. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Johnson called it a “historic and joyful” day and later expressed support for nationwide abortion ban. Now, he’s the new Speaker of the House.
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Pharmacies expand access to abortion pills under new Biden policy
Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal.
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Trump’s rhetoric grows more violent as he builds 2024 primary lead
In recent months, Donald Trump has called for the execution of a US military official, mocked the assault of an 83-year-old man, used rhetoric that echoes Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and verbally attacked prosecutors and judges.
