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Transfer prices and your bill: What Michigan’s clean energy law means for you

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak August 21, 2025August 24, 2025

In Michigan, the Public Service Commission’s deliberations on clean energy pricing and utility credits impact how quickly the state converts to renewable energy.

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How to understand and connect with community health workers in Michigan

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak July 23, 2025August 17, 2025
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GUIDE: What to do when Detroit air quality is poor 

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares July 16, 2025July 16, 2025
A pregnant person with both hands on their stomach.
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How can pregnant people stay cool during extreme heat?

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli June 10, 2025June 11, 2025
The downtown Detroit skyline shrouded in wildfire smoke in June 2023.
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What to do when Detroit air is polluted with wildfire smoke

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares June 4, 2025June 4, 2025
A box checked for a lead test on a medical form next to a test tube with blood sample.
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GUIDE: How Michigan’s new universal lead testing law affects your child

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak May 20, 2025May 21, 2025
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What Detroiters need to know about measles vaccinations

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 17, 2025March 17, 2025
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Guide: How Medicaid cuts could threaten family and child health

Avatar photo by The 19th February 20, 2025February 20, 2025
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What does AI mean for Michigan’s environment?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt February 6, 2025February 6, 2025
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9 tips from local experts to reduce waste this holiday season

Avatar photo by Tarryn Mento December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

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