Michigan health officials: SNAP food assistance benefits for 1.4 million will “temporarily pause” in November if federal government shutdown continues. Program for mothers with infant children also at risk.
Food assistance to ‘pause’ for 1.4M in Michigan due to federal shutdown
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Michigan: Gotion battery plant plan is dead after years of controversy
A proposed $2.4 electric vehicle battery plant near Big Rapids has been beset over by lawsuit and questions about its ties to Communist China. It’s the second big-ticket project to die in the past few months.
Posted inMichigan Government
Most violent Michigan crimes go unsolved. Lawmakers want to change that
Less than half of violent crimes like murder, assault, rape and robbery are speedily solved in Michigan. A bipartisan effort in the Michigan Legislature would offer targeted funding to help police departments solve more cases.
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Opinion | What Michigan communities need most from Rural Health Transformation Program
Without resources, rural hospitals will close, and many communities will lose their primary source of care. Without workforce investment, these providers will struggle to meet the needs of their communities.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan seeks to limit rest stop stays. Some fear ‘criminalizing homelessness’
Michigan wants to ban camping, panhandling and long-term stays at rest stops. Officials say proposed rules aim to improve safety, but advocates worry they could punish people experiencing homelessness.
Posted inMichigan Government
Corruption trial for ex-Michigan Speaker Lee Chatfield delayed to fall 2026
A judge has delayed by 10 months a planned trial for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, who along with his wife, is facing a slew of corruption-related charges.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Smokeless nicotine ejected: Detroit council takes Zyn out of the ballgame
The Detroit City Council voted 7-2 to criminalize smokeless tobacco and alternative nicotine products in sports arenas.
Posted inMichigan Government
Federal shutdown hits Michigan telehealth, Head Start, environment, more
One researcher called the shutdown “a crisis in slow motion” and multiple officials said cuts will worsen if the shutdown drags on.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Court: Chimps don’t have human rights, must stay in Michigan zoo
A lawyer argued in a hearing last week that a UP zoo should have to prove holding chimpanzees does not violate the animals’ right to liberty. The Michigan Court of Appeals said the zoo doesn’t have to justify the chimps’ confinement because chimpanzees aren’t legal ‘persons.’
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Senate votes to hike hunting and fishing fees
Michigan Senators approves fee increases for hunting, fishing licenses. House leader opposed past attempts.