Lt. Gov. Gilchrist: I Benefitted From Family Leave, Michiganders Should Too

The Gilchrist family welcomed their third child, Ruby Madeline, into the world on June 19, 2019.  "It was funny because she...

Whitmer: “There Are Glimmers of Hope” With Coronavirus Pandemic

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has recently extended the state’s stay-at-home order until the end of April. "There are glimmers of hope...

State Bolsters Unemployment Processing After A Million Michiganders Apply

Increased numbers filing for employment have at times brought the state's system to a standstill with busy signals and crashed websites. Michigan...

Detroit Faces $300 Million Budget Hole, Duggan Says

Detroit is dealing with a $300 million deficit as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. “We have been very frugal...

Remembering Al Kaline, A Tigers Legend With A Long Legacy

Former Detroit Tigers player and sportscaster Al Kaline died last week at the age of 85.  Kaline, nicknamed "Mr. Tiger,"...

Gilchrist Leads Task Force On COVID-19’s Racial Disparity Problem

The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting people of color throughout Michigan. "It's not just an all-hands-on-deck moment, it's also an...

Rep. Slotkin Plan Treats Medical Supplies As National Security Imperative

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) is proposing a series of bills that she says would strengthen the U.S. capacity for critical...

Over 100 Detroit Emergency Responders Test Positive for COVID-19

Franklin Williams, a 31-year veteran Fire Captain, died this week from complications of COVID-19.  He was one of more than a...

Detroit Acquires More Test Kits to Battle New COVID-19 Hot Spots

With more test kits on hand, Detroit is shifting its COVID-19 resources to new outbreaks, focusing on homeless shelters and nursing...

Report Shows Gaps in Child Care for Kids of Healthcare Workers

While health care workers are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, who's taking care of their children?...

Michigan’s Census Response Rate Ranks Third Nationally

Efforts to get Michigan residents to take part in the 2020 U.S. census appear to be paying off. The Census...

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Sees Largest One Month Decline Since 2008

A University of Michigan survey says consumer sentiment in the U.S. fell nearly 12 index points in March, making it the largest...