Rep. Elissa Slotkin: “We Clearly Need to See Broadband Internet as a Public Utility”
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) says future federal aid packages to address the coronavirus pandemic should prioritize direct funding to state...
Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Haley Stevens, Brenda Lawrence On Federal Response to COVID-19
The U.S. House was scheduled to meet next week, but has reversed course due to the threat of COVID-19. However,...
Child Poverty is Down in Michigan, But Pandemic Could Worsen Existing Problems For Kids
The novel coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of Michigan families in many ways, and could have long-lasting effects on Michigan's...
In Pandemic, Trump Finds New Front Against Immigrants
Last week, President Donald Trump announced an executive order halting immigration to the United States, citing the pandemic and economic...
Activists Say Pandemic Underscores Need for Water Access, Regulation
The novel coronavirus pandemic has has drawn attention to the the consequences of insufficient water access, air pollution and the role...
Gov. Whitmer: ‘Stay Home’ Order Is Working. Here’s What’s Next.
The number of people in Michigan hospitalized by COVID-19 has dropped 32% over the last two weeks. "It's a dramatic...
Food Banks, Farmers Help to Meet Surge in Food Insecurity During Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has created a significant disruption in the food supply chain across the country. A massive spike in...
Michigan Small Businesses Seek Relief From COVID-19 Downturn
Small businesses are facing substantial financial and emotional challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "It’s not a luxury to have a...
AG Nessel Applauds ‘Right to Read’ Ruling Against State
The Sixth Circuit court of Appeals ruled last week that a lawsuit filed by Detroit Public Schools students in 2016 against...
COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise in Michigan Prisons
The presence of COVID-19 in Michigan jails and prisons has spurred calls for reform and expedited release programs. As of...
Russia Begins Michigan Native’s Espionage Trial Amid Secrecy and Pandemic
The trial of a Michigan man accused of espionage has begun despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. Russia detained Paul Whelan,...
After COVID-19, Our Grief Is What Will Be Remembered
There have been times in our history when it has seemed we don’t all live in the same country. Our...
