Taylor Bowie

Bill would expand insurance coverage for emergency and out-of-network mental health and substance use services.

Over-earning and out-of-date paperwork causes many to lose Medicaid coverage.

The agency seeks public input on the fourth Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan.

The meeting, run by the Michigan Employment Relations Commission was meant to provide a neutral, state-appointed “fact-finder” to review the issues and work out the parties biggest disputes. The two parties will instead submit briefs of their positions to receive recommendations from the state in September.

The Michigan Reconnect program would offer scholarships for students age 21 and older to cover tuition costs at a local community college.

A report recommends the state fund more scholarships and data collection programs.

Community advocates cited environmental and health concerns as reasons to overturn the proposal.

Supporters say the program will help provide more opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds.

Scam letters ask for photos of your driver's license, promising additional tax refunds.

Doctors with the McLaren and Corewell healthcare systems say they've seen an increase in ER visits and hospitalizations for air-quality related illnesses.