Investing in safe water and updating the infrastructure that keeps our water clean results in major health and economic dividends.
Health and Welfare
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
‘Fear, anxiety’ for Michigan Ukrainian refugees as Trump considers deportation
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Michigan are in limbo as President Donald Trump questions the “humanitarian parole” program that allowed them to flee their war-torn country.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Jobs & Economic Development
‘I just did surgery on myself.’ Michigan dentist shortage leaves some in lurch
Michigan needs at least 400 new dentists and even more dental hygienists to overcome a shortage that has some Michiganders waiting weeks or months to get care.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Climate change could trigger more water main breaks like Southwest Detroit disaster
Increasingly volatile winter temperatures and prolonged summer heat may be creating problems for Detroit’s aging water infrastructure.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Southwest Detroit residents take stand against ICE crackdown: ‘Our presence enriches this country
Tuesday’s rally demands dignity for immigrant families while providing protection strategies and mutual aid resources.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Health and Welfare
Detroit bans marijuana ads near schools
The ordinance takes effect immediately. Any existing ads that violate the ordinance must come down in 60 days.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Under settlement, company can’t open new concrete crushers in Detroit
A three-year legal fight between Dino-Mite Crushing and Recycling, Detroit residents and the city has reached a conclusion.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Dozens fired from Michigan veteran care facilities as Trump cuts continue
Nearly 70 employees of Veterans Affairs medical centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor have been fired by the Trump administration. VA officials say the impacted employees were not in ‘mission-critical’ positions, but critics argue the firings could impact veterans both working for the government or seeking medical care.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Michigan’s new car seat law takes effect April 2: What to know
Beginning April 2, children under 2 have to sit in a rear-facing child car seat.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Housing
Metro Detroit homeless service agencies ‘deeply under resourced’
As the number of families and children facing homelessness increases, the services meant to connect people with housing help are stretched thin, overwhelmed and underfunded, area providers say.