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Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) is one of the sponsors of legislation to legalize surrogacy contracts in Michigan.
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Senate sends IVF bills to Whitmer for signature

Rick Pluta March 20, 2024

Bills on their way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk would repeal Michigan’s ban on surrogate parenting contracts. Michigan was among...

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The Michigan Central Station is seen, Monday, March 18, 2024, in Detroit. Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Co., and his wife Lisa Ford are raising $10 million to help 10 Detroit nonprofit organizations that serve young people start endowments. Lisa Ford said the campaign comes alongside Ford's investment in the refurbishment of the long abandoned train station.
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Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments

Associated Press March 20, 2024

Ten nonprofits serving young people in Detroit will get an unusual, lasting gift as part of a campaign started by...

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Photo Credit: Laura Herberg, WDET
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Most February Michigan primary votes were cast before Election Day

Rick Pluta March 19, 2024

A state elections board on Monday completed the formality of certifying Michigan’s presidential primary results and, along the way, learned...

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Ali Abazeed, founding director & chief public health officer at Dearborn Department of Public Health, shares the organization's strategies for action at the Cities of Opportunity Action Cohort.
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Dearborn among 4 cities selected to join national environmental justice Policy Academy

Nargis Rahman March 18, 2024

The City of Dearborn is one of four cities selected nationally by the National League of Cities to participate in...

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Financial disclosure tool sparked by voter-approved amendment goes live

Colin Jackson March 18, 2024

The public will soon be able to look through financial disclosure information for Michigan elected officials and candidates for office....

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Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has won the influential UAW endorsement in the race to fill Michigan’s toss-up 8th Congressional District seat.
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UAW endorses McDonald Rivet in 8th Congressional District race

Rick Pluta March 18, 2024

State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has won the influential United Auto Workers endorsement in the Democratic primary to fill Michigan’s...

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Detroit Evening Report: State seeking input on nutrition, food security programs for Medicaid recipients

Hernz Laguerre March 15, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking public input on potential services for Medicaid recipients designed...

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MichMash: State Sen. Jeremy Moss seeking more transparency in Michigan government

Hernz Laguerre March 15, 2024

Transparency in Michigan government is in the spotlight this week during Sunshine Week, a nationwide event celebrating open government and...

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The Schoolcraft Improvement Association held a press conference on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in support of a city lawsuit against a concrete crusher operating in Detroit's Schoolcraft Southfield neighborhood.
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Community continues fight to shut down northwest Detroit concrete crusher

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 15, 2024

A community group in northwest Detroit held a press conference on Thursday to help drum up support for a city...

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Michigan Supreme Court agrees to look at homeless youth case

Rick Pluta March 15, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court will consider a case regarding the legal status of a troubled child without a clear home....

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Edwin Taylor is a 23-year-old Detroit-based food critic known as "Ed Eats" on TikTok, where he has garnered more than 28,000 followers.
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Detroit influencers weigh impact of TikTok ban as lawmakers explore security concerns

Amanda LeClaire March 15, 2024

As debate over the potential ban of TikTok continues, U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration are examining new legislative approaches...

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Devotees of TikTok cheer their support to passing motorists at the Capitol in Washington, before the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesn't sell, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
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House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

Associated Press March 14, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app...

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