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A state-sponsored campaign aimed at providing Michiganders with free access to birth control and contraception wrapped up this month after a yearlong community outreach effort amid attacks on reproductive rights at the federal level.
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Michigan free birth control program ends after giving away 460,000 supplies
‘This campaign is a powerful example of what happens when we prioritize people’s health and work together with our communities,’ Gov. Whitmer said in a statement.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A state-sponsored campaign aimed at providing Michiganders with free access to birth control and contraception wrapped up this month after a yearlong community outreach effort amid attacks on reproductive rights at the federal level.
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Dan Quinn, will participate in an important statewide discussion on the Future of Education in Michigan on November 18. Dan is a trusted leader, specializing in advancing equitable policy solutions across the entire education continuum.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Dan Quinn, will participate in an important statewide discussion on the Future of Education in Michigan on November 18. Dan is a trusted leader, specializing in advancing equitable policy solutions across the entire education continuum.
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Nov. 3 that it was canceling the IRS Direct File program for the 2026 tax filing season, according to an ABC News report.
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Trump administration kills popular free tax return program, raising costs for taxpayers
The IRS Direct File program was expected to save American taxpayers $11 billion annually, but was opposed by tax preparation companies.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Nov. 3 that it was canceling the IRS Direct File program for the 2026 tax filing season, according to an ABC News report.
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On Lake Michigan’s shores, a $15B data center promises to save water — but the power it demands tells a different story. Inside Wisconsin’s fight over AI’s growing thirst for…
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November 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On Lake Michigan’s shores, a $15B data center promises to save water — but the power it demands tells a different story. Inside Wisconsin’s fight over AI’s growing thirst for…
https://www.circleofblue.org/2025/water-energy/new-era-of-confrontation-between-energy-and-water-opens-in-great-lakes/
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without a paycheck since Oct. 1.
Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain • Michigan Advance
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic contr...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without a paycheck since Oct. 1.
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With some early childhood education centers already closing their doors because of the federal government shutdown, local leaders are scrambling to find money to keep Head Start programs available to some of the country’s most vulnerable children.
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States, donors and schools scramble to keep Head Start centers open — for now • Michigan Advance
With some early childhood education centers already closing their doors because of the federal government shutdown, local leaders are scrambling to find money to keep Head Start programs available to ...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
With some early childhood education centers already closing their doors because of the federal government shutdown, local leaders are scrambling to find money to keep Head Start programs available to some of the country’s most vulnerable children.
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MDOT hosting neighborhood meeting Nov. 20 to discuss removal of Brooklyn Street pedestrian bridge over I-94 in #Detroit www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
MDOT hosting neighborhood meeting Nov. 20 to discuss removal of Brooklyn Street pedestrian bridge over I-94 in #Detroit www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-ou...
“The idea that a HHS secretary would pick out a particular drug for particular scrutiny is, if not unheard of, very, very unusual. That is just not the way things work."
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells FDA to review safety of mifepristone
Years of scientific evidence from rigorous studies have overwhelmingly established the safety and effectiveness of the abortion pill.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“The idea that a HHS secretary would pick out a particular drug for particular scrutiny is, if not unheard of, very, very unusual. That is just not the way things work."
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158,000 clean energy jobs across the country have been canceled or delayed since Trump entered his second term. Michigan accounts for over 6,000 of those jobs.
Advocate says Trump policies ‘engineering a collapse’ of Michigan manufacturing projects
According to new reporting by Climate Power, over 6,000 clean energy jobs have been canceled or delayed in Michigan since President Donald Trump took office.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
158,000 clean energy jobs across the country have been canceled or delayed since Trump entered his second term. Michigan accounts for over 6,000 of those jobs.
If Congress sunsets the enhanced tax credits, beginning in 2026 premiums will increase by over 75% on average, according to an analysis from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group:
Michigan residents face skyrocketing health care costs if ACA tax credits expire
Democrats and medical professionals urge action on health insurance subsidies before open enrollment begins on Nov. 1.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
If Congress sunsets the enhanced tax credits, beginning in 2026 premiums will increase by over 75% on average, according to an analysis from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group:
The winner of our recipe contest was the Apple Custard Tart! Check out the recipe here:
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October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The winner of our recipe contest was the Apple Custard Tart! Check out the recipe here:
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Michigan voters are increasingly worried about the future of the economy as President Donald Trump’s trade wars rage on, new survey results reveal.
Trump tariffs spark economic anxiety among Michigan voters, survey shows
The Detroit Regional Chamber recently released the results of a poll highlighting voters' concerns over Trump’s trade policies and inflation.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Michigan voters are increasingly worried about the future of the economy as President Donald Trump’s trade wars rage on, new survey results reveal.
Michigan has chosen a massive 68-foot spruce from the Upper Peninsula as the official state Christmas tree for the 2025 holiday season.
Sault Ste. Marie spruce chosen as official Michigan Christmas tree for 2025 holiday season
The tree will be adorned with thousands of lights and ornaments for the Silver Bells in the City tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Lansing on Nov. 21.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Michigan has chosen a massive 68-foot spruce from the Upper Peninsula as the official state Christmas tree for the 2025 holiday season.
Sean Tipton, chief advocacy and policy officer for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, an organization that advocates for universal access to IVF, said the White House’s approach to insurance coverage of IVF is confusing...
Trump IVF plan won’t protect access to fertility treatments, advocates say
‘Families don't need a coupon; they need coverage,’ fertility treatment access advocate Stephanie Jones says.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sean Tipton, chief advocacy and policy officer for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, an organization that advocates for universal access to IVF, said the White House’s approach to insurance coverage of IVF is confusing...
“This action demonstrates, yet again, a lack of basic decency. These people are hardworking, well-qualified public servants that serve our nation, and they should not be treated like this. You should not have to wait 72 hours to get official confirmation that you lost your job.”
Trump administration lays off staff of HHS Office of Population Affairs
‘People will lose access to the quality, subsidized care that they rely on from the providers that they trust,' said a former Biden administration employee.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“This action demonstrates, yet again, a lack of basic decency. These people are hardworking, well-qualified public servants that serve our nation, and they should not be treated like this. You should not have to wait 72 hours to get official confirmation that you lost your job.”
A new collection of clean energy-powered buses is coming to Michigan schools and moving the state closer to its sustainability goals.
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Michigan awards schools $35.9 million to grow stock of clean energy buses
The new investment marks another step forward in the state’s shift toward renewable energy.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A new collection of clean energy-powered buses is coming to Michigan schools and moving the state closer to its sustainability goals.
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The recent approval of a new generic version of mifepristone has caused outrage among those in the anti-abortion movement.
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Republican senators ask HHS and FDA to suspend distribution of abortion drug
'The ultimate goal is to ban abortion everywhere, for everyone, and for every reason,' said the National Women's Law Center's Katie O'Connor.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The recent approval of a new generic version of mifepristone has caused outrage among those in the anti-abortion movement.
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In a press release following the budget signing, Governor Whitmer thanked legislators for their bipartisan efforts. She said the budget will make a real difference in people’s lives, touting its investments in infrastructure, education, economic development and more.
Education, health care, infrastructure: What’s in Michigan’s $81 billion budget?
Here’s a breakdown of key priorities Michigan lawmakers included in the state’s new fiscal year 2026 budget.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
In a press release following the budget signing, Governor Whitmer thanked legislators for their bipartisan efforts. She said the budget will make a real difference in people’s lives, touting its investments in infrastructure, education, economic development and more.
The federal government partially shut down on Oct. 1 after the GOP-led Congress and President Donald Trump failed to adopt any of the 12 annual appropriations bills or pass a stopgap bill by the deadline.
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Trump, GOP Congress reject Democratic plan to avert shutdown and 20% health premium hikes
Because Congress missed its budget deadlines, the federal government partially shut down on Oct. 1.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The federal government partially shut down on Oct. 1 after the GOP-led Congress and President Donald Trump failed to adopt any of the 12 annual appropriations bills or pass a stopgap bill by the deadline.
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Glad to see this, via my wife.
My doctor's office was requiring people to sign waivers to get a COVID vaccination yesterday.
My doctor's office was requiring people to sign waivers to get a COVID vaccination yesterday.
September 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Glad to see this, via my wife.
My doctor's office was requiring people to sign waivers to get a COVID vaccination yesterday.
My doctor's office was requiring people to sign waivers to get a COVID vaccination yesterday.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is "working with the legislature" to finalize a state budget that includes universal school breakfast and lunch.
Whitmer spokesperson: Governor fighting to keep free school breakfast and lunch in budget
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is "working with the legislature" to finalize a state budget that includes universal school breakfast and lunch.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is "working with the legislature" to finalize a state budget that includes universal school breakfast and lunch.
The Michigan Senate on Sept. 25 passed a package of bills intended to strengthen the state’s workforce by making college and career training more accessible to high school graduates.
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Michigan Senate advances bills to lower tuition costs for high school graduates
The Democratic-sponsored bills would codify two state-sponsored tuition assistance programs in state law.
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September 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Michigan Senate on Sept. 25 passed a package of bills intended to strengthen the state’s workforce by making college and career training more accessible to high school graduates.
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Without Medicaid coverage, Quinn’s family would be unable to afford his medical care or access the lifesaving treatment he’s currently in need of...
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Sharing stories: Michigan mom says Medicaid means life or death for her son
Kathy MacKercher says without the support of Medicaid, the family is 'looking at end of life and financial ruin.'
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September 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Without Medicaid coverage, Quinn’s family would be unable to afford his medical care or access the lifesaving treatment he’s currently in need of...
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We hope our friends in Virginia especially are paying close attention to this race...
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September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We hope our friends in Virginia especially are paying close attention to this race...
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