Safety
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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from Michigan’s cannabis industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Whitmer fights back against lawsuit targeting reproductive rights in Michigan
A motion filed this week in federal court by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to protect the constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Michigan.
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Teen dating violence survivors and allies call for more education on abuse
Domestic violence at any age can turn lethal—and some say schools need to do a better job of equipping kids to recognize early signs of abusive behavior.
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Revamped Michigan school safety bills get first committee hearing
A package of bills designed to enhance school safety got their first hearing on Tuesday from the Michigan House Education Committee.
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Three years later: What is Biden’s American Rescue Plan doing for Michigan?
Three years after being signed by President Joe Biden, the American Rescue Plan Act is still paying dividends for Michiganders—and their bank accounts.
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Repeal of old abortion laws helps address ‘access crisis’ in West Michigan
Last year, Michigan lawmakers repealed several laws to help expand access to abortion. And this year, Planned Parenthood of Michigan is doing exactly that.
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Whitmer vows to protect IVF access for out-of-state residents after Alabama ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is promising to protect access to reproductive health care in Michigan amid ongoing efforts to ban in-vitro fertilization.
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Whitmer administration takes action to protect drinking water at Michigan schools
State legislation signed into law last year aims to protect children from lead contamination by installing water filters at child care centers and schools.
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Rep. Debbie Dingell: Crumbley verdict ‘sent a chill down parents’ spines—and it should’
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, a Democrat who represents Michigan’s 6th District, reacts to the Jennifer Crumbley verdict as Michigan’s new safe storage laws go into effect.
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Clean energy gets funding in Whitmer budget, but enviros want transit prioritized
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is drawing praise from environmental advocates for supporting clean energy and water infrastructure.
