State News
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Kalamazoo County transforms hotel into family shelter amid rising homelessness
Kalamazoo County has approved an 80-unit family shelter as student homelessness soars. Here’s what we know so far.
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Michigan Dems renew push to cap rising drug prices with new oversight board
Millions of Michiganders who are struggling to afford their prescription medications may soon find some relief through recently introduced state legislation that’s aimed at capping the prices of some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the state of Michigan.
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Minimum wage and sick leave bills clear Michigan House with bipartisan support after heated debate
With less than a month remaining until new minimum wage and paid sick leave laws are set to take effect, the GOP-led Michigan House continued to fast track two bills that would roll back some of the changes.
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Expert says LGBTQ+ suicide prevention should take a broader approach
Providing resources to assist LGBTQ+ youth before they reach a crisis point was the key message made during a presentation Thursday that kicked off a three-day conference on suicide awareness and prevention.
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Michigan Senate Dems pursue legal action against House Republicans over blocked bills
Senate Democrats authorized legal action against House Republicans for withholding nine bills passed last session— accusing them of violating Michigan’s Constitution by delaying the legislation from reaching the governor’s desk.
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Whitmer signs bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills this week to cut through what she described as “unnecessary red tape” that has limited access to reproductive health care.
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Advocates say Trump executive order targeting trans people is ‘permission to hate’
Both the ACLU and Lambda Legal laid out their plans this week to vigorously oppose an executive order by President Trump which they say requires discrimination against transgender individuals,
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Benson says she’s focused on ‘efficiency and transparency’ in Michigan governor campaign
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that her focus if she’s elected governor in 2026 would be on “efficiency and transparency” in state government.
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Flint’s drinking water meets higher state safety standard
The latest testing indicates that even under a stricter standard, the drinking water in Flint remains in compliance with the state’s Lead and Copper Rule.
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Who rolls Michigan’s best pre-rolled joints?
From infused joints to classic cones, Michigan’s cannabis market is packed with options. We want your help in rolling up the ultimate guide to the state’s finest pre-rolls.
