Michigan families say the state’s behavioral health system is overwhelmed and understaffed. A new first-of-its-kind Detroit clinic offers mental health support — sometimes just days after birth.
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Battle lines drawn in fight for Michigan House majority: What to know
All 110 seats in the Michigan House are up for grabs this fall. The results will shape the rest of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s tenure.
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Proposal would keep tractor-trailers out of the left lane on Michigan freeways
Michigan state Rep. William Bruck, R-Erie, has proposed legislation that would prohibit big rigs from driving in the left-most lane on freeways with three or more lanes.
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Democrats are back in power in Lansing. Their wish list is slim
After months of stagnation, a partisan tie in the state House is ending and Democrats are returning to full power. But the state budget – and campaigning – will likely dominate lawmakers’ time.
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Who’s running for Congress in Michigan? 6 incumbents face primary challengers
With control of the U.S. House at stake, Michigan voters will decide 13 seats this fall. Two open seats are expected to be among the most competitive in the country.
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Who’s running for U.S. Senate in Michigan: Race is on to succeed Debbie Stabenow
The field is set for Republican and Democratic primaries in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow.
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FAFSA fiasco leaves Michigan students, families in ‘anxiety inducing’ limbo
Federal aid application woes mean Michigan families are contemplating college decisions without crucial information: How much it will cost.
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As opioid funds flood Michigan, tensions rise over how to best reverse ODs
Some argue a need for more potent — and pricier — overdose reversal drugs; others frame that effort as drugmakers peddling fear. The wrong choice could cost lives.
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Michigan’s plan to boost FAFSA: Free pizza for college aid applications
With federal aid applications lagging amid a botched federal rollout, Michigan leaders are hoping free pizza might be a motivator for high school students considering college.
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Democrats retake Michigan House with special election wins
Unofficial results show Democrats in two Michigan House special elections won big Tuesday night, restoring control of the lower chamber and giving the party back its ‘trifecta’ in Lansing.