Rick Pluta

Abortion access has declined dramatically nationwide, but many states have further protected abortion by enacting "shield laws," allocating funding, stockpiling medication and repealing old laws.

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.

First the first time in 40 years, Democrats control every part of Michigan's state government. After Monday's shooting at Michigan State University, the party is pushing hard for gun restrictions.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, won a second term over Republican Tudor Dixon. Voters also acted to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution.

LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- The Michigan State Medical Society says it’s time for people to return to masking up indoors, regardless of whether they’ve been…

LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- State employees are being told they once again have to mask up at the office as a COVID-19 health precaution.The policy applies to…

LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- Businesses could not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and also could not require unvaccinated people to wear…

LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- A group of 28 US House Democrats say the $1 trillion, bipartisan US Senate infrastructure deal falls short in funding a network of…

LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- More than 700 thousand Michigan households will continue to receive an additional food assistance payment this month.The money will…

LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- The campaign to add LGBTQ protections to Michigan’s civil rights law has appealed a court decision that stalled the petition drive.…