government shutdown

First, with government subsidies hanging on a balance, some Michiganders are worried about affording health insurance; we found out more. Then, Michigan author Angeline Boulley spoke with us about her third novel, set in a fictional tribal community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Also, Michigan Public's On Hand looked into the history of The Game and the long term college rivalry behind it.

In the vote to end the government shutdown, all of Michigan's Democratic representatives voted against the spending bill, and all Republican representatives voted for it.

As a lifeline for low-income families, Head Start programs provide vital assistance with childcare, health support, and educational resources, but a prolonged government shutdown threatens to disrupt these essential services.

Senator Gary Peters on what’s needed to break the deadlock on Federal government funding. Then, a piece of 1980s-fabulous Michigan feminist history - we’re rolling with the Skate Witches. And our podcast series On Hand goes spooky - on the hunt for the Michigan Dogman.

Michigan state and local officials are pleading with policymakers to find a way to fund food assistance in the wake of the federal government shutdown.

Planned bills in the Michigan House could allow food assistance payments to continue in the state despite the federal government shutdown.

First, more on how recent SNAP benefit cuts have affected Michigan food banks. Then, a Michigan-born poet's new collection of poetry covering her struggles with endometriosis, reproductive health and infertility. Also, a lecturer talked about AI use at universities. Plus, On Hand featured a listener's story with the Michigan left on the pod.

State Sen. Sylvia Santana didn’t completely write off the possibility of the state temporarily covering funding for SNAP recipients, but she acknowledged it could be an uphill climb.

First, some Michiganders are expecting cuts to their food benefits because of funding lapses from government shutdown. Then, a Michigan-born pediatrician's new book details her family's experience with her own daughter's terminal genetic condition.

Michigan lawmakers approved a plan early Wednesday morning to fund state government for another week as they finalize a spending agreement for the new fiscal year. The state’s previous budget had run out at midnight and questions abound: was the state government shutdown temporarily or not? And, when will a permanent budget actually get passed?