The federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashed funding for SNAP-Ed programs across the country. Backers of the cuts called the program’s results disappointing, but the program’s proponents said it helped people stay healthy.
Congress ends nutrition program, Michigan rep called results disappointing
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan GOP governor candidates: We’d welcome National Guard in Detroit
City officials oppose the move that was brought up first by Vice President JD Vance
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall ‘optimistic’ budget shutdown can be avoided
With less than two weeks to go before the state budget deadline, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, said he’s feeling more optimistic about avoiding a government shutdown come October.
Posted inMichigan Government
Kristi Noem in Michigan touts deportations, urges GOP to unite after Kirk
Speaking to Republicans on Mackinac Island, the US Homeland Security secretary says Kirk’s assassination is an ‘opportunity for unity’ and championed the administration’s increase in deportation.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan Supreme Court to consider Line 5 permit challenges
The state’s highest court will hear two challenges to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval of a permit for Enbridge Inc.’s proposed Line 5 tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan faces worst drought in a decade as rainfall and rivers run low
Parts of Michigan are in the most ‘severe’ drought since 2012, with much of the Lower Peninsula receiving far less rainfall than normal. That’s left rivers running low and soil moisture scarce, affecting agriculture.
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Opinion | Michigan’s most vulnerable students deserve a budget that meets their needs
The Legislature must make passing the School Aid Budget their number one priority and address the needs of our most vulnerable students by investing in a fairer weighted funding formula.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan fish farmers chart sustainable future for Great Lakes
As global aquaculture has grown to meet increasing demand for protein, a small but determined group of inland fish farmers in the Great Lakes region are building a more sustainable, local supply.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Amid rise of RFK Jr., some Michigan communities ditch fluoride
As federal agencies review their guidance on fluoridation and the nation’s top health official calls fluoride “industrial waste,” state and local governments are pulling back on the practice, upending a decadeslong public health success story.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Sept. 19, 2025: So much merriment
Answer these 10 questions about the week in Michigan. You could win a nifty prize.