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The Momnibus bill package, reintroduced by Michigan Senators, addresses racial inequities in maternal healthcare, aiming to improve outcomes for mothers and babies, particularly in Black communities. It proposes various measures to enhance equitable care and support maternal health services.
Gun Lake Tribe plans to reopen the beloved fast food chain, starting with Wayland and Alpena. A Beloved Brand Returns to West Michigan Hot ‘n Now, a fast-food chain once synonymous with affordability and convenience, is making a comeback in West …
Representatives Dingell and Fitzpatrick have reintroduced the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act to include hearing aids in Medicare benefits. This bipartisan effort aims to reduce financial barriers, improve seniors’ quality of life, and address significant health risks related to untreated hearing loss.
A Citizens Research Council report highlights Michigan’s road funding challenges, placing it 30th nationally. Despite some funding improvements, Michigan struggles with pavement quality and systemic management issues. A new Road Funding Index offers metrics to guide policymakers in addressing these deficiencies.
A 25-year-old rape case in Michigan has been resolved as Kurt Rillema was sentenced to 10-15 years for his role in the assault, utilizing advanced DNA genealogy that linked him to the crime, showcasing the power of modern forensic science.
Michigan lawmakers are advancing bills that threaten minimum wage and paid sick leave protections for 1.5 million workers. Critics warn these changes could harm public health and exacerbate economic instability, prompting widespread opposition and calls to uphold existing worker protections.
Author and local historian Mark Putman takes a journey back to the 1800s, an era of the land speculation, logging, and development of Elkland Michigan, and Cass City
Congresswoman Scholten and Congressman Valadao introduced the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025 to extend the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit for biogas producers until the end of 2025, aiming to boost clean energy projects, reduce greenhouse emissions, and support economic growth in rural areas.
