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Voting-rights supporters warn that a newly finalized rule from the U.S. Postal Service could increase missed deadlines for mail-in ballots and other time-sensitive documents in rural communities

As Michigan looks ahead to the new year, state environmental officials are laying out priorities for protecting the water

Farm industry leaders in Michigan and across the country say a new federal aid package announced last week, including $12 billion in one-time “bridge payments” to farmers, will not come close to offsetting mounting losses tied to trade disruptions and rising input costs

Advocates in Michigan say the fight for full funding isn’t over

A new report from Oil and Water Don't Mix and Clean Water Action claims the project, long promoted as a safer alternative than the existing dual pipes on the lake bed, could shift billions of dollars in financial risk onto the state

Families are navigating tighter budgets, busy schedules and for many, the added pressure of caring for aging loved ones with health challenges

A new AARP Michigan report shows more than 1.7 million Michiganders care for a loved one, providing nearly $18 billion in unpaid support each year.

As the nation honors its heroes this Veterans Day, one Michigan veteran said the best way to thank those who served is by helping them rediscover their sense of purpose long after the uniform comes off.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation report, called "Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States," said programs like federal food assistance and tax credits have been vital lifelines for families, helping to prevent even deeper hardship across the state