After decades of employment strides, women are making a staggering exit from the workforce. It may lead to future challenges. Policy change can help.
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Posted inHealth and Welfare
What Detroit court’s closure means for landlords and tenants
In Detroit’s 36th District Court, landlord-tenant hearings are suspended through Dec. 8, with exception of emergency eviction hearings.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
City of Detroit seeks federal grant to build affordable housing in Corktown
Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved plans by the City of Detroit to compete for a federal grant to bring more affordable housing to the Corktown area and improve public spaces.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Explainers
Program to keep Detroiters in their homes nearing deadline. Here’s how to apply.
The last day to apply for a property tax exemption program for low-income homeowners is Dec. 14. Here’s what you need to know and how to apply.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Youth & Kids in Coronavirus
Extra food stamp benefits extended through November for Michigan families
Michigan families eligible for food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, will continue receiving additional benefits through November, state officials said last week.
Posted in2020 Election, Civic and Community Information
Voting resources available to help Michiganders who face homelessness
The state is providing outreach to help people experiencing homelessness learn more about their voting rights, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday. This includes an online tool kit with information about voting, and training for advocacy organizations that serve homeless Michiganders.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
5 Detroit housing projects selected for federal low-income housing subsidy
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, city and state officials joined developers on Monday to announce five housing projects selected for a federal low-income housing subsidy to build and preserve rental apartments in the city.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
New ordinance could allow Detroiters to change their neighborhood’s name
A Detroit city council member proposed an ordinance that, if passed, would allow Detroiters to submit an application to rename their neighborhood.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Osi Art Apartments to bring affordable housing and design to Detroit’s Woodbridge area
City officials and developers broke ground Thursday on the Osi Art Apartments in Detroit’s Woodbridge neighborhood, where half of the units in the building will be reserved for affordable housing.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
State gives Michigan landlords another way to help tenants facing eviction pay back rent
Landlords with tenants who have fallen behind on rent payments and are in the pre-court eviction process can now apply directly to get help from the state’s Eviction Diversion Program, which helps ease the financial burden of the pandemic.