The law was meant to bolster translation and interpretation services and requires city departments to come up with language access plans.
Health and Welfare
Posted inElection 2026, Health and Welfare, Michigan Government
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on health care costs, access
Michigan’s next governor has no shortage of health care issues to grapple with. What candidates say they’ll do on costs, access and more.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment, Health and Welfare
Detroit paying average of $36K to remove, replace ‘dirty’ dirt
Just over 100 properties have been excavated so far over the eight-month process; another 450-plus properties still need to be addressed.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
Council, police oversight board press DPD on detention center heat concerns
DPD told city officials that they have no record of illnesses tied to the heat and that portable air coolers and frequent access to water and ice are among the efforts being employed during the heat wave.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroit officials provide update on air quality: Cancellations, masks
Masks are available at rec centers, which remain open as respite spots, and outdoor city events have been canceled through at least Saturday.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroit offers masks, respite to help protect residents from effects of Canadian wildfires
In a Thursday statement, Mayor Mary Sheffield stressed residents should “take this issue seriously.”
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroit faces toxic smoke from Ontario wildfires on top of heat
Canadian wildfire smoke reaches Metro Detroit, compounding health risks for vulnerable residents.
Posted inElection 2026, Health and Welfare, Michigan Government
Guide: How Michigan’s process for setting DTE, Consumers rates factors into midterms
In general, Michigan electric utilities struggle with their infrastructure for the same reason water systems have – fewer customers paying to maintain a grid built for far more of them, according to the MPSC.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government
Michigan’s Rx Kids cash aid program expands outside of Michigan
The program offers $1,500 mid-pregnancy and then $500 for the first six months of a baby’s life for eligible families.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Health and Welfare
Detroit activates cooling centers amid extreme heat
All Detroit Recreation Centers will remain open during normal operating hours to provide heat relief.