Michigan residents impacted by severe weather last August have until June 17 to file their taxes. Otherwise, taxpayers who have not been granted an extension must file their taxes by April 15.
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Posted inHealth and Welfare
Mpox back in Michigan, though numbers are lower than 2022 outbreak
Since February, health officials say they’ve detected 16 new cases of mpox, an infection primarily found among men having sex with other men. Just four cases were reported last year.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
New study: Great Lakes beaches are littered with plastic trash
A group analyzed 20 years of beach cleanup data, finding that 86% of litter is composed at least partially of plastic.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan House special elections may put Democrats back in charge
Democrats are heavy favorites in Tuesday special elections that will likely end a partisan split and months-long stalemate in the Michigan House.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
EPA sets first limits on PFAS in drinking water, drawing praise in Michigan
The Environmental Protection Agency set standards for regulating PFAS contamination across the country. Activists say it’s a good start, while water utilities are worried about the costs.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Education
More FAFSA problems: What Michigan families need to know
The federal government promised to make it easier to apply for college aid. They messed up — again.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan population may plummet by 700K in 26 years, report warns
The population could drop 7% as deaths exceed births, warns a report. Michigan’s best hope — luring people from other states —would stem some losses. But population woes will persist.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Trump in Michigan blasts ‘border bloodbath.’ Here are the facts
In a key battleground state where a Grand Rapids woman was recently murdered, former President Donald Trump claims rival President Joe Biden’s immigration policies have created a ‘border bloodbath.’
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Trump in Michigan: What data says about illegal immigration, crime and economy
The former president is due back in Grand Rapids on Tuesday to talk border security after a once-deported immigrant is accused of murder. Here’s the truth about immigration, crime rates and economic impact.
Posted inEducation
Michigan FAFSA challenges: High school seniors slow to fill out form
Less than one-third of Michigan high schools seniors have filled out a federal form required to qualify for state and federal loans, grants and scholarships. Experts worry the low submission rate could lead to low college enrollment and students missing out on free money.