The Trump administration set aside $50 billion for rural health. Michigan hospital leaders think the state’s bid for funding has ‘failed’ providers as they brace for federal health care cuts.
Posted inTalent & Education
Peanut allergies fall, but Michigan schools are sticking with restrictions
Early research led parents and schools to avoid exposing children to peanuts, but new studies show early introduction sharply reduces allergy risk. While allergy rates are falling, many Michigan schools still use targeted nut restrictions to protect vulnerable students.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Data centers eyed in at least 10 Michigan towns. How they might change state
A host of Michigan communities are weighing proposals for the hulking computing facilities? How many of those will come to fruition? And why is Michigan suddenly seeing a data center surge?
Posted inTalent & Education
Enrollment in Michigan’s free pre-K program for 4-year-olds reaches new high
State officials are touting the free pre-K program for 4-year-olds. Across the state, about 51,000 students are enrolled.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan’s health is poor. Can better transportation, food and schools fix it?
A report from the Citizen’s Research Council underscores Michigan’s overall poor health, arguing that policymakers should consider other factors — transportation, education and civic engagement, for example — for improving the state’s health and, in turn, the state’s economy.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan hunters have taken over 50,000 deer since opening weekend
Michigan hunters have surpassed 157,000 deer this season, with more than 50,000 taken in the first days of the regular firearm season. Officials warn that storm damage and a deer disease outbreak may affect access, herd health and conditions as the season continues.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Anti-nuclear groups file suit against Palisades restart in southwest Michigan
The groups have accused the plant’s owners of a “bait-and-switch” that has cleared regulatory shortcuts to approving the plant’s reopening. They fear the aging plant can’t be reopened safely — an assertion that proponents of the restart contest.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Cannabis workers developing asthma that can turn deadly, MSU researcher finds
New research says workers picking, grinding and packaging cannabis are developing workplace-related asthma, and two deaths have occurred so far. Michigan is the nation’s fifth largest cannabis producer.
Posted inQuality of Life
La Niña could bring more rain, snow and driving challenges to Michigan
Michigan could see a wetter winter as La Niña is expected to form, though temperatures and precipitation will vary across the state.
Posted inMichigan Government
Northern Michigan town’s vote to end zoning would help trustee build a mine
A township board in northern Michigan has begun the process of eliminating zoning rules. That would allow a township trustee to build a lucrative gravel mine on his property.