Michigan social issues

Brenda Tracy Files Lawsuit Against MSU for Harassment Case Mismanagement

News Summary Brenda Tracy, a prominent advocate for sexual assault awareness, has filed a federal lawsuit against Michigan State University's…

2 months ago

Governor Whitmer Warns of SNAP Funding Cuts in Michigan

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer expresses concern over significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Michigan, potentially…

2 months ago

Proposed Cuts to SNAP Could Cost Michigan $900 Million

News Summary Proposed budget cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could lead to a staggering $900 million loss…

2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Gym 24/7 Fitness Case

News Summary The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of The Gym 24/7 Fitness in Alma, Michigan,…

2 months ago

Trump Threatens to Redirect Federal Funding from Harvard

News Summary President Donald Trump is proposing to redirect $3 billion in federal research funds from Harvard University to trade…

2 months ago

GOP-led House Passes Major Funding Cut to SNAP Program

News Summary The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which proposes a $285…

2 months ago

LACROIX Electronics Shuts Down Grand Rapids Facility, Over 100 Jobs Lost

News Summary LACROIX Electronics has announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, resulting in the layoff…

2 months ago

Kroger Faces Backlash for Overcharging Customers Nationwide

News Summary Consumer Reports revealed alarming findings about Kroger overcharging its customers, with discrepancies between shelf prices and checkout totals…

2 months ago

Nursing Home Workers in Detroit Strike for Better Conditions

News Summary Over 300 nursing home employees from five Ciena Healthcare facilities in Metro Detroit initiated a one-day strike on…

2 months ago

Michigan AmeriCorps Faces Severe Funding Cuts

News Summary Michigan's AmeriCorps programs are in jeopardy following a significant funding reduction of nearly $400 million, amounting to a…

3 months ago