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Federal officials tighten childcare funding rules, raising concerns in Michigan --- KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The federal government has announced newly-tightened oversight of billions of dollars in childcare funding given to states in a sweeping effort to stifle fraud, however, childcare advocates [...]

Michigan has ‘zero tolerance’ for child care fraud, agency says amid push for audit --- The Michigan department that oversees child care says it has ‘zero tolerance’ for fraud  Child care providers are under intensified scrutiny from the Trump administration More than 46,000 [...]

Detroit joining Michigan program that gives cash to expectant mothers for essentials --- DETROIT – A program that provides cash to help expectant mothers cope with bills, expenses and the high cost of taking care of children is coming to Detroit. Democratic [...]

Michigan family stuck in Caribbean over U.S. operation in Venezuela --- The ripple effect from the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has impacted more people than you might think. There have been grounded flights [...]

Michigan family loses $2,100 in Oakland County jail scam --- PONTIAC, Mich. – A Michigan mother shared her harrowing experience after scammers impersonated an Oakland County sheriff’s officer and swindled her family out of $2,100 following her daughter’s arrest for drunk [...]

Gordie Howe Bridge to give Michigan a walkable, bikeable link to Canada --- The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open in early 2026   It’s designed to ease traffic and link I-75 directly to Canada’s Highway 401 The project adds a publicly [...]

The start of 2026 brings lowest gas price average in Michigan since 2021 --- MICHIGAN (WLUC) - Michigan drivers are entering the first full week of the new year with lower gas prices. The state average is down 11 cents from a [...]

Michigan sits on $35M fund to improve nursing homes. It’s largely unused --- Nursing homes pay penalties when they fail health and safety inspections. Those funds are pooled to improve care The fund has doubled since 2017 — to more than $35 [...]

The motto helping to shape Kyle Whittingham’s early days at Michigan --- A few questions into his introductory news conference at Michigan, Kyle Whittingham held nothing back about the brand of football he wants to field. The 66-year-old head coach described a [...]

Rogers, Stevens lead Michigan U.S. Senate fundraising with wealthy and corporate donors --- Generate Key Takeaways U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers (left) and Haley Stevens (right) | Photo Illustration by Michigan Advance Who’s giving their money to Michigan’s U.S. Senate candidates? A mix [...]