The expansion of a federal tax credit to low-income families during the pandemic lifted more than half a million Michigan children out of poverty, according to the Michigan League for …
The Biden administration has expanded access to over-the-counter hearing aids, but some audiologists are concerned that people who are hard of hearing won’t get exactly what they need. …
LANSING — Some Michigan families pay more for child care than their monthly housing costs. “If a parent has an infant or toddler, child care expenses can be thousands of dollars a month,” …
Michigan saw a dramatic increase in funding for school board races for the Nov. 8 elections, election watchers say. “Normally school board races fly under the radar,” said Jennifer Smith, director of government relations at the Michigan Association of School Boards. “This amount of attention is unheard of.” …
LANSING – As warmer-than-average growing seasons caused by climate change become more common, they bring new invasive species to Michigan. “Insects that like warm weather are finding that Michigan is becoming more and more life-sustaining than ever before,” ...
Pandemic-stressed teachers in the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District draw for prizes each month to boost their morale. “Teachers donate a little money each month, maybe to be able to wear jeans on Friday,” ...
University housing officials and off-campus landlords are alarmed about the influx of fake certification letters for emotional support animals. A bill sponsored by Rep. Sara Cambensy, D-Marquette, …
As mask requirements and other safety measures decline, most people are less worried about coronavirus, some health officials say. But that also means we could expect a more severe flu …
Michigan school officials are concerned about children going hungry or accumulating lunch debt after Congress recently ended federal funding for free meals for all students. “Families are …
