Michigan Fisheries Say They’re Swimming in Sea of Red Tape
Fishing on the Great Lakes is in limbo right now. There’s legislation in the state Senate to change commercial fishing...
MichMash: Campaigns Try to Reach Voters Without Touching Them During Coronavirus Pandemic
With social distancing necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19, candidates have to get creative with reaching voters. "They can...
MichMash: Michigan Parents Look For Community, Emotional Support During COVID-19
The early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic have turned into months, with no clear end in sight. This has left...
Former Gubernatorial Candidate Abdul El-Sayed On Policing and Public Health
A number of local governments in Michigan and across the country have declared racism a public health crisis. The move...
Five Journalist Tips On Holding Police Accountable
Nationwide protests against police brutality and structural racism have sparked a lot of interest in holding law enforcement agencies accountable....
Retail Workers Without Masks May Be Breaking the Law
If you've ventured out into the world lately, you might be noticing a troubling trend — retail workers not wearing...
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...
Automakers Help to Fill Medical Equipment Shortage, But It’s Not Easy
One of the biggest challenges the United States faces in the coronavirus pandemic is a shortage of life-saving medical supplies...
Michigan Small Businesses Reel From COVID-19. Here’s Who Is Helping.
Michigan is closed for business, thank you very much. “Our goal is to provide as much runway to these businesses...
Michigan Arts Can Move Online, But Still Face Uncertain Future
The spread of COVID-19 is forcing many cultural organizations and artists to cancel events and close their doors to the...
Michigan Made $5 Million in Weed Taxes So Far. That’s Low.
Michigan has released the recreational marijuana sales for the first three months of legalization. “The total sales are not super...
For Ex-Offenders, Housing is a Bigger Hurdle Than Employment
Housing, particularly “affordable housing” has been a hot topic in communities across Michigan. Formerly incarcerated people, or “Returning Citizens” as they...
