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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

The national nursing shortage is hitting Michigan hard and one organization is expanding its search globally to help health care facilities fill the gap

IVF can run $12,000 to $25,000 per cycle, often with multiple rounds, and is not always fully covered by insurance

Fall open enrollment is now open for Wisconsinites who are dual eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, and experts said nationwide, nearly half of people who qualify are not enrolled

Education advocates in Michigan said the state’s new school budget does not go far enough to meet students’ needs

Dozens of states and cities around the country are suing the fossil fuel industry, claiming companies misled the public about the dangers of their products

In Michigan, children’s health coverage is slipping just as it is nationally, according to a recent report from the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University

Sarah Trudgeon, a registered nurse and president of the local nurses union, warned the closure could have lasting effects on the community