Michigan

TL/DR - During a speech in Michigan, two people holding signs saying "union members for Trump" and "auto workers for Trump" admitted they were neither after being questioned by reporters. Donald Trump was in Michigan attempting to capitalize on the United Auto Workers strike, with his speech criticizing the shift to electric vehicles and the…

TL/DR - Mike DeLano, a 59-year-old worker for Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS), was killed in an accident involving a riding lawn mower at Brigg's Park. DeLano, remembered as a kind man and dedicated employee, was honored by a procession of GRPS team members at his funeral on September 26. Despite the efforts of witnesses and first responders,…

TL/DR - Lupe Ramos-Montigny, an activist in West Michigan, has been involved in education and activism for decades, beginning her journey as a migrant worker. She became a bilingual teacher in Michigan through the Michigan Migrant Program, focusing on teaching migrant children for over three decades. After retiring, she continued to serve the…

TL/DR - Six US states have initiated or expanded Medicaid programs to provide dental coverage for adults this year, using a combination of federal and state funding. The expansion of these programs is a response to growing awareness of the significant economic and health costs associated with untreated dental conditions. However, barriers to…