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Peters hails pause in planned USPS changes to postal facilities, including in Michigan
A plan to move some of the operations out of an Upper Peninsula postal facility are on hold, as are similar changes across the country. The decision to pause changes planned for the Iron Mountain … more
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Star witness in Trump trial tells of plot to conceal porn star hush money payments 
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s former fixer took the stand in a Manhattan courtroom Monday and told jurors that Trump was well aware of a scheme to hide the repayment of money intended to silence … more
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GOP legislation seeks to restore year-round coyote hunting in Michigan
Legislation was introduced last week seeking to reestablish year-round coyote hunting in Michigan. Sponsored by state Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock), HB 5721 would allow an individual who holds a … more
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In some parts of the U.S., the grid of the future might be closer than you think
A little more than two years ago, a clean energy record was broken. For the first time, a regional transmission organization met more than 90% of its electric demand, called load, with renewable … more
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Veto overrides push Kansas anti-abortion bills into law, while Louisiana seeks to protect IVF
Abortion-related bills continue to be introduced and debated in legislatures across the country, especially in states where the procedure is already banned. It can be hard to monitor them all, so … more
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Man acquitted in Whitmer kidnap plot case running as a Republican for Wexford Co. sheriff 
Less than nine months ago, Eric Molitor was facing the possibility of a lengthy prison term. Now he’s hoping to become Wexford County’s top law enforcement officer. On Thursday, the 40-year-old … more
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Still much unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed loosening the illegal status of marijuana at the federal level – but that doesn’t mean the federal government now condones recreational or … more
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The political parent trap
Being a working mom requires a lot of juggling. For mothers in the Michigan Legislature, that usually means balancing long commutes, unexpected late-night sessions and weekend meetings with … more
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‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain
For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last year. And again, she publicly pledged to continue full participation in her … more
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The Northern Lights put on a rare show across Michigan
Michiganders living in the Upper Peninsula are periodically treated to displays of the famed Northern Lights. But a rare, severe (G4) geomagnetic storm Friday night meant that even those of us living … more
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Even as interest in women’s college sports rises, report finds big gap in participation
WASHINGTON — A congressional watchdog in a new report called on the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to improve its enforcement of Title IX compliance in college athletics. … more
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COVID-era funding that’s prevented thousands of evictions is set to expire. What happens next?
Pandemic relief money that has prevented thousands of Michiganders from being evicted will run out at year’s end, with legal advocates concerned that tenants will once again find themselves on the … more
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U.S. Senate in FAA bill adds flights at Washington National, bucking local opponents
WASHINGTON — After hours of uncertainty Thursday, the U.S. Senate struck a deal to reauthorize several Federal Aviation Authority programs for the next five years, though Maryland and Virginia … more
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Nessel challenges private jet expenses included in DTE gas rate case
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony on Tuesday in DTE’s most recent request to increase its rates, calling the $266 million request “excessive and unnecessary.” The … more
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Asylum seekers with criminal records would be more quickly removed under Biden proposal
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Thursday it’s proposing changes to the asylum system that would allow immigration officials to reject asylum seekers who have a criminal record … more
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Bill seeks to amend Open Meetings Act to require virtual options for those with disabilities
While the Michigan Senate was busy passing its version of next year’s budget on Thursday, there was still time to introduce a bill to amend Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (OMA). Introduced by state … more
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One year after FDA approves over-the-counter birth control pill, advocates push for more access
Sriha Srinivasan remembers how surprised her mom was two years ago when she learned that birth control pills weren’t sold in stores without a prescription in the United States. “My parents are … more
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Nessel says Michigan plans to sue fossil fuel industry over climate change impacts
Michigan is expected to become the latest state to file litigation against the fossil fuel industry over the impact of climate change. On Thursday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced her … more
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The ‘mom gap’: Few mothers have served in the Michigan Legislature while raising children
When Debbie Stabenow was serving in the Michigan House in 1980, she did something that had never been done by another legislator in the state: She gave birth during her term. “I wasn’t trying to … more
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Strengthening Michigan’s Family Independence Program would help reach more families in poverty
When a family experiences poverty, they are met with day-to-day struggles and unimaginable stressors that can take a huge toll on their mental and physical health. For the young children growing up … more
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