GOP Gov. Candidate James Craig Says He Supports Abortion Ban In Secret Recording

“I will do whatever I can — I’m pro-life,” Craig responded.

Stephanie Chang: Michigan Must Support The Right To Choose

At six weeks, you might not know if you missed your period because you’re pregnant or if it is just another late period.

On This Day In 1992: Presidential Candidate Bill Clinton Visits MSU

On this day in 1992, Democratic presidential nominee Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton visited Michigan State University and spoke.

Last Of FY ‘22 Budget Heads To Whitmer’s Desk, Vaccine, Masks Measures Likely Unenforceable

The budget includes a 4% one-time funding increase in the FY 2022 budget for the state’s 15 public universities.

Conviction Erased In Fire That Killed 5 Kids In Michigan

Juwan Deering will remain in custody while Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald decides whether he should face a second trial.

Dems Concerned About ‘Chilling Effect' For Schools With ‘Critical Race Theory'-Style Ban

The legislation is similar to bills introduced by Republicans in several other states that ban “critical race theory” from schools.

Trump Endorses 'Big Lie' Proponents For State Election Posts

Trump recently endorsed Matt DePerno, a lawyer running for Michigan attorney general, who made debunked claims about vote-counting machines.

Immigration Reform Blocked From Reconciliation Bill In Congress, But Democrats Vow To Try Again

Immigration grassroots advocacy groups like Living United for Change in Arizona, or LUCHA, and We Are CASA, expressed their disappointment.

Putting On Pandemic Pounds: State Obesity Rates Hit All-Time Highs

Michigan was one of 16 states that had obesity rates among adult residents of at least 35% last year, with 35.2%.

Lawmakers Introduce Package Adding Marijuana Caregiver Regulations, As Activists Protest

The Michigan Cannabis Safety Act, House Bills 5300–5302, updates the state’s medical marijuana laws.

Here's The Latest On COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics In Michigan

There are more upcoming opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan.

Michigan Medical Marijuana Caregivers Gear Up For Fight Against Efforts To Restrict Grow Rights

Now, caregiver marketplaces are in jeopardy, places like Vehicle City Social and Genesee County Compassion Club in Flint.

Column: Community Solar Investments Are A Way Out Of Outages During An Era Of Climate Change

No matter our income or ZIP code, we all deserve affordable, reliable energy.

What will happen to telemedicine abortion in Michigan if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

There is some debate on whether that law will survive the test of time.

Dem Introduces Bill Decriminalizing Psychedelics, Hopes To Reverse Some ‘War On Drugs’ Impacts

In an interview with the Advance, Irwin contended psychedelics provide several benefits and prohibition is a waste of time and resources.

Column: How The Pain Of 9/11 Still Stays With A Generation

Over the past several years, my team and I have sought to address many of the issues that remained unanswered in the scientific literature.

Susan J. Demas: Republicans Never Had A COVID Plan. They Just Wanted Us To Accept Mass Death.

After almost two years into the pandemic, we have the tools to stop mass suffering and death. There’s no excuse to give up the fight.

If You're Unvaccinated, You're 11 Times More Likely To Die Of COVID: CDC Study

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved COVID-19 vaccines on an emergency basis in December.

Unemployment Head Tells House Panel She ‘Absolutely' Takes Responsibility For Agency Failures

House members also questioned Olson on if the UIA had a dollar amount for the amount of fraud incurred.

Medical, Biz Leaders Urge Vaccinations Amid Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations

As of Wednesday, the state reports a total of 964,317 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 20,447 deaths.

Biden To Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Federal Employees And Contractors, Reports Say

Federal employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with no opt-out for testing under an executive order today.

Michigan School Board Members Struggle With Anger, Threats Over COVID-19 Rules, Culture War Issues

“We’ve done our best to make our meeting accessible for public comment and last year, the volume of public comment was extraordinary.”

Bills Axing ‘Tampon Tax' Sail Through House Committee

Two bills aimed at ending taxes on menstrual products on Thursday passed through the House Tax Policy Committee.

GOP Businessman Launches Michigan Gov. Exploratory Committee, Pledges $10M Of His Own Funds

Rinke, of Bloomfield Hills, is a third-generation auto dealer and cites his business expertise as his defining feature as a candidate.

Oxfam: Michigan Falls To 29th Best State For Workers In 2021

Overall scores are based 40% on state policies on wages, 35% on worker protections and 25% on rights to organize.

House Reconciliation Package Would Provide Path To Citizenship

There are more than 11 million undocumented people in the U.S., according to the Migration Policy Institute.

Whitmer Calls On GOP Legislature To Repeal Michigan's 1931 Abortion Ban

"Justices are willing to throw out the constitutional right to choose that has been in place for 48 years and upheld for decades."

States That Borrowed From Feds To Cover Unemployment Comp Checks Are About To Owe Interest

Collectively, those states owe the federal government more than $52 billion, according to data from the U.S. Treasury.

It Comes Down To Trust: Study Shows Progress On Vaccine Hesitancy In Detroit

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its 18th month, Detroit still lags behind the state average for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Whitmer Calls On GOP Legislature To Repeal Michigan’s 1931 Abortion Ban

Whitmer went on to say the 1931 Michigan law was “arcane” and would also criminalize health care providers who offer reproductive services.

Several Colleges Have Vaccine Mandates — But They're Not Airtight

Currently, only six of Michigan’s 15 public universities have a university wide-vaccine requirement.

How Michigan Became A Success Story For Prisoner College Programs

Prison inmates are now getting the chance to earn a college degree while behind bars.

Trish Zornio: I Quit Teaching Over COVID-19

One February survey showed that 40% of Colorado teachers were considering leaving the profession.

Trump Still Wants A So-Called 2020 Election ‘Audit' In Michigan, Per State GOP Co-Chair

Current President Joe Biden beat Trump in the state by over 154,000 votes.

Supreme Court Lets Texas Abortion Ban Stand, Sets Stage For Roe V. Wade Fight Nationwide

The U.S. Supreme Court stayed quiet Tuesday night as abortion advocates across the country nervously waited for the right-wing-majority.

Federal Judge Blocks Western Michigan University Vaccine Requirement On Religious Grounds

Six out of 15 of Michigan’s public universities have university-wide vaccine requirements.

Column: Mr. Justice Breyer, Thank You For Your Service. Now Please Retire.

This court is going to make changes that progressives will detest, from abortion to unions to religion. And, really, who knows what else?

From Housing To Health Care, LGBTQ+ People Have Been Hit Hard By The Pandemic

“Economic situations have always been bad for transgender people and the virus has made it even worse.”

Judge Sanctions Pro-Trump Attorneys For ‘Historic And Profound Abuse Of The Judicial Process'

Nessel is pleased that the court had “ensured there is accountability for the attorneys who perpetuated meritless arguments in court."

Democrats Seek Support Services For Survivors Of Native American Boarding Schools

“Some folks just quite literally can’t speak about it. They just blocked it out completely because it was so intense.”