6 days ago · “Wealthy people tend to be the ones who get most of the tax breaks. But the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Care Tax Credit are the tax breaks for thousands of working Detroiters.” said Mayor Duggan.. “By simply claiming these credits on their tax returns, they could be get thousands of their own dollars back from the federal government.

Lansing, Michigan - With nearly 700,000 people removed from the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) between March 2023...

5 days ago · Lansing, Michigan – With nearly 700,000 people removed from the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) between March 2023 and October 2024, Michigan’s Medicaid and CHIP enrollment has dropped dramatically. This decline has followed the end of COVID-19 emergency policies that ...

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6 days ago · The City of Detroit is sending updated 2024 Winter Tax Bills to citizens who qualify for the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE), in an effort to give homeowners financial assistance

6 days ago · Michigan – Michigan is getting ready for a blast of arctic air that has caused several school districts to announce Tuesday closures. The severe weather conditions, highlighted by forecasters as potentially dangerous, will give students and teachers across the region a day off. For the whole state ...

5 days ago · Genesee County, Michigan – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has reported the season’s first influenza-associated pediatric deaths, marking a somber milestone in the state’s ongoing battle against the flu. Two young victims from Wayne and Genesee counties passed away ...

5 days ago · Detroit, Michigan – The City of Detroit has sent an important reminder to all of its citizens dealing with homelessness in response to the heart-wrenching deaths of two children in a casino parking lot: many support services are accessible to those in need, so ensuring that no one must suffer the harshness of winter without cover.. The event involving a mother and her children without a home ...

6 days ago · Detroit, Michigan – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a major redevelopment projects targeted at rebuilding Detroit and Alma under the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) initiative. This project marks a strong drive towards improving Michigan’s urban environments by turning empty and underused structures into dynamic residential and commercial spaces.

5 days ago · Salem, Michigan – Under a dramatic new plan by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan residents could soon experience better commutes and less pothole-related repair costs. Declaring the “Mi Road Ahead” plan, the governor has set out a $3 billion project meant to support public transit, hold ...