Michigan News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jun 25, 2024 - Outlines new bird flu resources from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, including a hotline available in English, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole. Notes that two cases of bird flu have been confirmed in Michigan dairy workers this year.
Source: Michigan Advance
Jun 7, 2024 - Discusses the expansion of the Rural Readiness Program in Michigan to include the Rural Readiness Network. Rural Readiness Network aims to assist rural communities with applications for federal funds for infrastructure, jobs, and more.
Source: The 'Gander
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Michigan Rural Readiness Network
May 14, 2024 - Describes the work of the AgrAbility project, part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture and National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant program in which land grant universities partner with disability nonprofits in 22 states. Michigan AgrAbility supported 215 clients in 2023, and is a partnership is between Michigan State University Extension and Easterseals MORC.
Source: Easterseals Blog
May 8, 2024 - Provides overview of childcare shortages across Michigan and highlights the experiences of rural child care providers. Notes that the most severe shortages are concentrated in rural northern Michigan. Examines challenges related to the current public subsidy system and ongoing workforce shortages.
Source: Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan
Last Updated: 6/26/2024