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Michigan moves to fund mental health like physical health

Starting this month, 13 mental health and addiction clinics in Michigan will receive Medicaid funding like any other health center.

3 years ago

After the pandemic, Michigan bars may be able to stay open until 4 a.m.

Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would let cities push last call for bars to 4 a.m.

4 years ago

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reflects on 2020, Michigan COVID-19 fight

Reflecting on 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday that “politics has permeated” the coronavirus fight and made it harder…

4 years ago

New Michigan law bans water shutoffs through March

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday to halt water shutoffs during the pandemic.

4 years ago

Michigan moving to limit sentences for minor offenses as part of criminal justice reform push

The Senate approved legislation that would eliminate the 60-day mandatory minimum sentence and the 90-day repeat offense sentence for operating…

4 years ago

U of M students ordered to stay in place as COVID-19 cases surge

The surge is “overwhelming the ability” of local health officials to confront the pandemic, Washtenaw County health officer Jimena Loveluck…

4 years ago

People can’t open carry guns near Michigan polls on Election Day

Michigan will not allow people to openly carry guns at or near polling places on Election Day in an effort…

4 years ago

Michigan will soon automatically expunge some felonies

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will automatically expunge qualifying felonies after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday in Detroit that…

4 years ago

Michigan’s census response is high, but undercount fears loom

Michigan is tied for the seventh-best self-response rate to the 2020 census, but officials fear some communities will be undercounted.

4 years ago