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As house fires rise nationwide, researchers at Michigan State University are working to make buildings more fire-resistant

More than 200,000 people in Michigan are expected to be living with dementia this year, up from about 190,000 during the COVID pandemic, according to state data

An environmental coalition said a sacred Indigenous site in Michigan was quietly paved over to support construction of Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Great Lakes

The League estimated that more than 3 million Michiganders would lose health coverage, as would tens of millions of people in other states

As Michigan aims to support 2 million electric vehicles by 2030, the new "Equitable EV Action Plan Framework" could help local leaders with the transition

A new effort is helping Wisconsin farmers protect water quality in their communities by learning more about how to prevent manure and fertilizer spills and runoff

A new public service announcement spotlights a Michigan teen, in and out of foster homes, who was adopted after a holiday visit turned into a permanent stay

The legislation carries penalties for violations, creating state-level safeguards similar to the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, also known as the FACE Act.

Research shows around 15% of children need medication or physical restraint just to get through treatment in the ER, adding to an already stressful situation for them and their parents

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential's growing partnership with ReUp Education is designed to help qualified residents with some college under their belt finally get that diploma