Michigan
Friday, February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day in Michigan: Romance or rip-off?
It is Valentine's Day and romance is in the air, but so is deception. Cybercrime experts warn online scammers are lurking, ready to exploit hopeful …
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Advocate warns Trump’s EPA cuts will hurt communities, including in MI
The Trump administration is dismantling the EPA's environmental justice office, threatening pollution protections and climate funding for some …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
MI lawmakers propose pharmaceutical watchdog legislation
Lawmakers in Michigan have introduced a package of bills designed to lower costs and expand health care access. Senate Bill 3 would create a …
Palisades nuclear reopening in doubt after Trump’s spending freeze
Environmental groups are raising alarms as the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert Township moves closer to becoming the first decommissioned nuclear pl…
MI professor spotlights 'smart agriculture'
Some experts predict arable land per person will shrink by two-thirds by 2050. To combat it, Michigan students are being trained in "smart" …
Federal funds key to keeping MI cities' water lead free
Federal funds have ensured Muskegon's water is safe to drink, but city leaders there and in other Michigan communities are concerned the funds may …
MI nonprofit opposes bill that opposes paid sick leave, wage hike
A bipartisan nonprofit group in Michigan is opposing pending legislation which would reverse a Michigan Supreme Court ruling, stripping paid sick …
MI invests millions to install EV chargers at multifamily properties
As electric vehicle demand grows in Michigan, a new $5 million program will expand charging station access to places like apartments and condos…
Mental health access critical for MI students
Some 125,000 children in Michigan struggle with major depression, which can hinder learning, behavior and relationships, according to a recent survey…
Survey: Better fuel economy on Americans' wish list
The Big Three automakers in Michigan have been working for years to improve fuel economy and a new survey from Consumer Reports revealed fuel efficien…
MI public safety pension bills in limbo after passing House, Senate
Democrat-backed bills in Michigan addressing pensions, health-care costs and public assistance remain stalled before heading to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer …
Wayne State study links type 2 diabetes and air pollution
A new study from Wayne State University showed breathing in air pollution, especially benzene, can raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes…