Michigan groups advocating for a minimum wage hike and paid leave say they’ll finally see their day in court next month.
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Many Good Reasons to Learn How to Spot a Stroke
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, so learning how to spot one can be vital in saving your own life, or someone else’s.
Report Shows Uptick in Mental Health Concerns for MI Women
Michigan women have mental-health concerns at rates higher than the national average, according to a new report.
Opinion | Rick Haglund: Hard to Recruit New Michiganders When People are ‘Stuck’
“If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you,” is Michigan’s long-held motto. But not enough people are seeking it.
Using Opioid Settlement Cash for Police Gear Like Squad Cars and Scanners Sparks Debate
Policing expenses mount quickly and in many cases, state and local governments are turning to a new means to pay those bills: opioid settlement cash.
Lions Four Game Winning Streak Comes to an End in Baltimore
The Detroit Lions four game winning streak came to an abrupt end on Sunday, October 22nd, as the team fell to the Baltimore Ravens 38-6.
Column: Decarbonizing Michigan’s economy will also improve water quality
The Michigan Legislature is poised to pass one of the most comprehensive clean energy initiatives in the country, requiring 100 percent of electric power to come from carbon-free sources by 2035.
Early Voting Available Soon for Some Michiganders
Michiganders have even more election access through pilot programs that allow early voting in some local communities.
Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
The administration directed U.S. agencies to begin considering the social cost of greenhouse gases when making purchase decisions and implementing their budgets.
Indigenous Peoples Day Offers a Reminder of Native American History
For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9, 2023.