Michigan foster kids struggle under system that gives ‘nothing’ after aging out
A growing chorus of lawmakers and advocates say Michigan is not doing nearly enough to help the state’s roughly 9,000 foster children after they leave the system. Other states are trying to do it better.
Doug Lloyd blasts Eli Savit’s ‘dangerous’ sex work policy in Michigan AG race
Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit decriminalized consensual sex work as Washtenaw County prosecutor. That was ‘foolish and dangerous,’ Republican rival Doug Lloyd argued Thursday.
Where former foster youth in Michigan can get postsecondary aid, training
Michigan provides some education and training resources for former foster youth seeking postsecondary degree or self sufficiency.
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: The challenges rural governments face
From a lack of people stepping up to fill elected and staff positions to a lack of funds to repair aging infrastructure, rural local governments sometimes struggle to do the business of government.
Fact check: Mike Rogers, John James shift positions on Iran war
Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers and John James are calling for a quick end to the Iran War. Both have publicly supported President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Here are the facts.
Donald Trump vowed a ‘Michigan miracle.’ How that promise and others are going
The president made 100-plus promises to Michigan voters. He’s followed through on immigration and tax cuts, made progress on manufacturing and failed to lower costs, end inflation or boost the economy.
Who’s running for Michigan Supreme Court? 6 candidates compete for 2 seats
Six candidates are running for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court, where Democratic nominees currently hold a 6-1 majority. Here is who’s running, why and what experience they’d bring to the bench.
Jocelyn Benson’s record: Election fights, faster DMV visits, transparency flop
As she runs for governor, Jocelyn Benson’s record as secretary of state is in the spotlight. Here’s what she did, and whether she followed through on campaign promises.
Isle Royale wolves inbred but likely to survive, study says
A recently published study followed Isle Royale wolves five years after they were introduced to the island. Researchers expect them to survive 20 years but warned that isolation and inbreeding could complicate things.
Fact check: Did Jocelyn Benson ‘ignore’ laws, lose election lawsuits?
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is criticizing Democrat Jocelyn Benson for losing election-related lawsuits as secretary of state. Here are the facts.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Some rural healthcare leaders say the first round of funds allocated from the Rural Health Transformation Program don’t go far enough to stabilize their industry amid federal cuts.
Proposal 1: Rewrite Michigan’s Constitution? Here’s how it would work
Michiganders will once again decide whether to rewrite the state constitution. Why not everyone is on board with the idea — or what it’ll look like.
Trump lowers fuel economy standards. Detroit automakers welcome change
Ford, GM and Stellantis welcomed the relaxed fuel economy standards. Environmental groups questioned the move.
Who will be exempt from Medicaid work rules in Michigan? What to know
The US Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services issued guidance this month to define which Medicaid recipients are too frail to meet new work requirements that start after Jan. 1.
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