MSU establishing rural health partnerships in northern Michigan hospitals
BY AMANDA HARRISONMichigan State University has launched a new program that will place medical students in rural hospitals in Northern Michigan. Students enrolled in the program will begin working at...
View ArticleMecosta County receives Federal Flood Relief Assistance
BY JESI MUNGUIAA request for federal disaster assistance in Mecosta County, tied to severe flooding along the Muskegon River earlier this year, has been approved.The disaster declaration covers Mecosta...
View ArticleDetroit council makes last-ditch arguments to avoid takeover
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkDetroit city officials were at a hearing in Lansing Tuesday pleading for more time to fix the city's finances before Governor Rick Snyder names an emergency...
View ArticleBear cub petting zoo bill headed to Governor Snyder's desk
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkGovernor Rick Snyder will have final say on a bill that would let tourists handle and take pictures with bear cubs. The state Senate Tuesday approved changes...
View ArticleCMU researcher comments on Brain Awareness Week
BY JESI MUNGUIAMarch is a host to National Brain Awareness. A student life organization at Central Michigan University is putting on a series of events this week.Brain Awareness week is the global...
View ArticleSchuette convenes task force on human trafficking
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public RadioA commission will spend six months studying the problem of human trafficking and child prostitution in Michigan. The task force will make recommendations on how to...
View ArticleState lawmakers send expansion of state-run "turnaround" district to House floor
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkLawmakers in Lansing are again taking up legislation to expand a state-run authority that's job is to turn around struggling schools. A state House panel...
View ArticleMichigan agriculture moving to open export markets to Brazil
BY AMANDA HARRISONMichigan food companies will soon be introducing fruits Michiganders may take for granted, into the Brazilian market.Brazilians will soon be able to bite into a Pink Lady apple or...
View ArticleMichigan farmers in D.C. for meetings with Congressional delegation
BY JESI MUNGUIAMore than 100 Michigan Farmers are in Washington D.C. this week to bring the reality of the farm to members of congress. There are three topics the farmers want to discuss with...
View ArticleState lawmakers laying groundwork for emergency harbor dredging
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkPlans to pay for and facilitate emergency harbor dredging in the Great Lakes are moving through the state Legislature. Both the state House and Senate approved...
View ArticleTuition-free preschool apps streamlining process in northern Michigan
BY ANTHONY RIZZOTuition-free preschool applications for Federal and State programs are now available for families in Charlevoix, Emmet and Antrim counties.In the past, parents would have to fill out...
View ArticleLSSU hosts 12 annual Environmental Summit
BY ANTHONY RIZZOMore than St. Patrick's day will be celebrated at Lake Superior State University is celebrating this weekend. The University will also celebrate the St. Mary's River during the 12th...
View ArticleAction on health care "moral objections" bill delayed
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkAction appears to have stalled on a state Senate bill that would let health care insurers and providers choose not to offer services based on their moral...
View ArticleState to release autism strategy
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkThe state Department of Community Health will roll out its plan Monday to address the needs of people with autism. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta tells us...
View ArticleSame-sex marriage allowed in Michigan tribe
BY ANTHONY RIZZOA northern Michigan Indian tribe has made up its mind on same-sex marriage. The first gay couple in the state's history were married Friday.The Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians...
View ArticleGovernor Snyder defends EM pick after criticism over tax issues
BY JAKE NEHERGovernor Rick Snyder is standing by his choice to manage Detroit's finances. That's despite the fact that Kavyn Orr missed paying some taxes.The city's new emergency financial manager said...
View ArticleGov. Snyder OKs Blue Cross overhaul
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkThe state's largest health insurer will be able to play by the same rules as its competitors under legislation signed Monday by Governor Rick Snyder.Governor...
View ArticleState rolls out autism strategy
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkThe state's plan for addressing the needs of the estimated 50 thousand people in Michigan with autism includes better early treatment and more help for adults...
View ArticleNew legislation aims to fill loophole in Michigan's gun law
BY CONSUELO MCABOYAs Washington works toward federal legislation to combat gun violence in schools and public places, Michigan is addressing the issue at the state level. A new bill aims to close what...
View ArticleState lawmakers move to cut school and university funding over RTW debate
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkA state budget panel has voted to cut state funding to schools and universities that agree to new long-term union contracts before the end of the month.That's...
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