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Michigan judge suspends Gov. Whitmer’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes
In granting a preliminary injunction, the judge said the state undermined its own argument that the move was a public health “emergency.”
Judge: Jury should decide if Michigan Rep. Larry Inman broke the law
Were Michigan Rep. Larry Inman’s solicitations for donations ‘legitimate legislative sausage making’ or a ‘criminal attempt to extort money’? A jury will decide, after a judge declines to dismiss the case.
Michigan surgeons offered more money to limit opioids for pain
Blue Cross offers 35 percent boost in insurance reimbursement when doctors rein in opioid prescriptions after common surgeries. The effort shows some promise in a state hammered by opioid deaths.
Pelvic exams in surgery? Not without woman’s consent, Michigan lawmaker vows
Some women have been subjected to unexpected exams by medical students and residents in the name of education. Men, meanwhile, have been given rectal exams during prostate surgery.
Opinion | Michigan budget should reflect shared values on health, well-being
While the budget that went into effect on Oct. 1 funded many Michigan health priorities, many vital needs remain unmet.
Opinion | Michigan dental patients deserve better than Medicare for All
Access, affordability and coverage already act as major hurdles to proper dental care for too many families. Medicare for All proposals currently under consideration by Congress—and similar plans — could make things much worse.
Opinion | We must work together to reverse Whitmer cuts to autism services
Two GOP representatives -- also parents of special needs children -- say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was wrong to use vulnerable residents as leverage in the road funding debate. They've introduced a proposal that would restore funding for the autism services she cut from the budget.
Plans for visitor center at Michigan Capitol downsized after Whitmer veto
A visitor center next to the state Capitol will be smaller after the first-term governor nixes an additional $15 million for the project.
A U-M researcher gets public’s help tracking deadly balloons in the Great Lakes
What goes up must come down, and balloon debris is killing wildlife, says Lara O'Brien. She launched a survey in June that’s already found more than 1,000 pieces of balloons along Michigan’s Great Lakes — as far away as Isle Royale.
Michigan environment roundup: Bringing solar power to the Upper Peninsula
The latest can’t-miss journalism about natural resources in Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Opinion | Don't repair or replace aging gas lines; shut the gas off
Wind and solar energy beat the cost of gas. Detroit and other cities don’t need to invest in gas lines, when they could save $60 billion on repair expenses and environmental and fuel costs, this energy economist writes.
In Nassar’s wake, MSU combines oversight of its health colleges
Still reeling from damage by serial sexual abuser and former university doctor, Michigan State University said the changes are intended to help rebuild trust and accountability.
Dana Nessel adopts Trump defense in heated LGBT Michigan adoption case
Attorney General Nessel is asking the judge to ignore her heated rhetoric as a private citizen and suspend his recent ruling allowing faith-based adoption agencies to refuse service to gay or transgender parents.
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