One of the nation’s largest labor unions has become the latest organization to demand a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel’s war with Hamas plays out.
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Labor Market Continues to Improve in October
The United States added 150,000 new jobs in October, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fast-track Line 5 permitting push met with protest
Opponents of the Line 5 project say anything short of a shutdown is a grave threat to the environment, tourism, fishing, shipping, and the Great Lakes, the largest body of fresh water in the world.
Legislation weighs in on energy options to drive down costs for Michiganders
The Michigan Legislature is weighing bills to increase the state’s energy efficiency standards as part of a broad clean energy and climate package.
MI adults learn to ‘lead by example’ for kids’ heart health
Heart disease is Michigan’s number one cause of death. This is the time of year that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it – in the next generation.
Niles-Benton Harbor Gas Prices Up Slightly, as Statewide Prices Fall
Across the state of Michigan, gas prices have fallen over the last month and are down eights cents to $3.55 a gallon.
Week 7 Kalamazoo Area High School Football Roundup
With there just two regular season games left in the Michigan high school football season, across the Kalamazoo area, several teams were in action last week.
Lions Off to Their Best Start Since 2011
With a 42-24 rout over the visiting Carolina Panthers, the Detroit Lions got off to their best start since 2011, moving to 4-1 on the season.
MI Coalition Helps Get Cash Influx to Improve Childcare
The coalition known as “Think Babies Michigan” has advocated for more than $36 million in funding to offer grants to child-care providers for infants and toddlers.
Column: It’s Time for Paid Family Leave to be a Priority in Michigan | Opinion
Since 2018, Mothering Justice has been leading the fight for paid family medical leave – and our work isn’t over. Michigan currently does not have a paid family medical leave law.