Nonprofits, large and small, have stepped up during the recent confusion around food assistance and are not stopping anytime soon.
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Posted inHealth and Welfare
Michigan’s health is poor. Can better transportation, food and schools fix it?
A report from the Citizen’s Research Council underscores Michigan’s overall poor health, arguing that policymakers should consider other factors — transportation, education and civic engagement, for example — for improving the state’s health and, in turn, the state’s economy.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Gleaners food bank announces new leader
The nonprofit has tapped Angela Moloney, who comes from the Bloomfield Hills-based Catholic Foundation of Michigan, as its next president and CEO after a national search.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government
Michigan stopped collecting abortion data in 2023. GOP wants to resume it
Supporters say the Michigan House bills are a ‘no-nonsense step’ to protect women and limit abortion. Opponents say the legislation singles out the procedure in a hostile political landscape.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Ending Well – Caregivers and Their Loved Ones Planning for the Future | One Detroit
We sat down with Antonia Harbin of the Elder Law and Advocacy Center to discuss issues that must be addressed and documents that need to be signed so that the wishes of her clients are recognized and respected in times of crisis and beyond.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
DTE seeks $163 million gas rate hike as heating help dwindles
DTE’s rate hike request comes as Trump administration puts the future of federal dollars for utility customers in doubt.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Turkey prices up for Thanksgiving. Blame bird flu, which hit Michigan
A bird flu surge has forced farmers to kill millions of turkeys in Michigan and across the country, shrinking supplies and driving up prices ahead of the holidays.
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Federal food assistance in Michigan pauses again after U.S. Supreme Court weighs in
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said that the ruling forced the department to pause benefits.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP; Trump appeals
The ruling was in response to a motion to enforce an earlier order from the court to pay partial benefits two days after they would typically be loaded on EBT cards, or grant a temporary restraining order on the benefits pause.
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Cash aid program to launch in these 6 Wayne County communities
Wayne County Commissioners approved $7.5 million to help launch a Michigan cash aid initiative for moms and babies.