maternity leave

"Three out of every four people have to choose between putting food on the table or caring for themselves or their loved ones," said Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell.

The Rx Kids program, which began last year in Flint, will give pregnant moms $1,500 and $500 a month for the baby's first six months, with no strings attached.

Researchers at Michigan State University say their study shows a correlation between state-funded paid family leave and a reduction of child maltreatment.

I teach at Wayne State University, which, more than any other school in our state, offers working people a chance at a first-class education. Last year, I…