Whitmer repeals ban on surrogacy contracts in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday to lift Michigan’s 35-year-old ban on the use of paid pregnancy surrogates. Michigan was...
Bird flu confirmed in Michigan cattle, poultry
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been detected in a mid-Michigan dairy herd. Nora Wineland, Michigan's state veterinarian,...
Detroit Evening Report: State grants aim to improve access to substance use treatment services
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding transportation services for people accessing substance use disorder treatment...
Created Equal: Maternity care deserts and the loss of health care access for women
In too many places, it is becoming very difficult or impossible for women to get maternal health care – either...
Proposed bill would give Michiganders first dibs on campsite reservations
A bill introduced in the Michigan state House would allow Michigan residents to reserve campgrounds two weeks before out-of-state residents....
The Metro: Middle Eastern, North African category added to US census and federal government surveys
For decades, Arab Americans have been advocating for a new Middle East and North African category in the U.S. Census....
The Metro: Habitat for Humanity home repairs expand to Madison Heights
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County provides a variety of housing programs, mainly focusing on Southfield and Pontiac. They’re now...
The Metro Events Guide: Opening Day, special screenings and award-winning jazz in Detroit
This week, we’ve got a star-studded lineup in Detroit, including critically-acclaimed filmmakers, comedians and musicians.Plus, where to tailgate the Tigers’...
Detroit Evening Report: New study shows Detroit over-assessed its lowest-valued properties
Detroit City Council approved two resolutions this week to review the assessed values of homes under $35,000 in the city...
Created Equal: What Gov. Whitmer’s budget tells us about her priorities
If you want to know what a governor is prioritizing for the year, look no further than their budget. Michigan...
Observers track rain data on Detroit’s flood-prone east side
The National Weather Service has a new cooperative observation station on Detroit’s east side. Volunteers measure rain and snow at...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne County’s tax foreclosure deadline is this Sunday
Property owners at risk of foreclosure in Wayne County must pay any back taxes, interest or penalties and fees owed...