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More than 200 people rallied in Detroit during Saturday’s “Climate Can’t Wait” rally. The event was designed to “push back on [Trump administration] attempts to dismantle climate and health … more
“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist, Interlochen Public Radio in … more
It’s not hard to remember what happens in Marty Robbins’ Western ballad, “Big Iron,” when Texas Red, “the bad outlaw” wreaks havoc on the good citizens of town. “The Law,” in the … more
In Arkansas, state health officials announced a stunning statistic for 2023: The total number of abortions in the state, where some 1.5 million women live, was zero. In South Dakota, too, official … more
In the first year of Michigan’s “red flag” laws, courts approved nearly 300 requests for confiscation of guns from individuals who were believed to be a threat to themselves or others, the … more
Depending on how states respond, a Republican proposal circulating on Capitol Hill that would slash the 90% federal contribution to states’ expanded Medicaid programs would end coverage for as many … more
A surge of patients in Michigan are considering new contraceptive options following the election, according to physicians in the state. It’s a rare day that has gone by since the election without a … more
In an effort to “increase accountability in Michigan’s legislative process,” state Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Twp.) has put forward a proposal to require a two-thirds vote to pass legislation … more
While much state policy and attention have focused on restricting gender-affirming care for minors, more states now are seeking to limit such care for adults. Lawmakers in several states have … more
As sweeping changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time standards, which pose concerns in the restaurant industry, are set to take effect next week, the state Senate found a compromise … more
As governors and state legislatures shape their corrections budgets for the current and upcoming fiscal years, many are struggling to balance major investments in public safety with rising costs and … more
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has proposed additional water quality protections in Oakland County amid a years long dispute with neighboring Macomb County over … more
“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” The two signature achievements of President Joe Biden’s administration were a pair of bills that … more
In this chaotic news cycle, America’s worst plane crash in a generation already feels a generation old. But the administration’s response to the tragic January collision that killed 67 people … more
Justin Bowman, a former Michigan State University student has taken legal action against the university and its leadership, arguing they failed to take action and implement policies that could have … more
Congress has failed to reauthorize the massive piece of bipartisan legislation, known as the Farm Bill, the past two sessions. The House committee tasked with drafting the legislation began the … more
MAHARepublican state legislators across the country are filing a flurry of bills to advance the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda promoted by activist lawyer and former presidential candidate … more
Sweeping changes to Michigan’s standards on minimum wage and sick leave policies are set to take effect in nine days and it has business owners, service workers and lawmakers at odds with one … more
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and the Michigan Senate have laid out their arguments to the Michigan Court of Claims calling on Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland … more
Back in November, I wrote a column for Kansas Reflector that discussed the likely adverse effects of President Trump’s proposed tariffs on U.S. farmers. The piece noted that 398 million acres of … more
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