State News
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Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van
Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van.
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License to drive: Rural Michiganders in the UP are getting back on the road thanks to state program
When you live in rural Michigan and you lose your driver’s license, you often lose access to employment, childcare services, and other critical parts of a productive life. This state-run program helps drivers get back behind the wheel with free legal and educational assistance.
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Trump refuses to condemn white supremacy after spewing more lies at Howell rally
Ex-President Donald Trump didn’t denounce the extremist hate groups who support him during a rally in Howell.
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‘Mahogany Blue’ focuses on the health and well-being of Black women in Wayne County
Income, discrimination, and stigma all contribute to Black women in Wayne County having far higher rates of HIV than white women. A new state program aims to give them more control over their sexual health.
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Michigan parents can ease school bus worries by scanning a QR code
In Michigan, finding out the safety history of a school bus is as easy as scanning a QR code.
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McMorrow cracks open Project 2025 at DNC
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) used her five minutes at the Democratic National Convention to speak about Project 2025.
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Report: Bigger investments in childcare are needed as more parents enter workforce
The Michigan League for Public Policy is emphasizing the need for stronger investments into childcare.
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Dana Nessel defends Michigan’s ban on ‘destructive’ LGBTQ conversion therapy
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting to protect the state’s LGBTQ kids from quack ‘therapy’ that seeks to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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The FBI steps in as Flint faces ransomware crisis
The FBI is investigating last week’s criminal ransomware attack in Flint as the city scrambles to get networks back up and running.
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11 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
