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Kalamazoo County Gets Rx Kids Cash Assistance as State Budget Leaves Program’s Future Uncertain
Rx Kids, a state-funded cash assistance program for new parents, expanded Monday into Galesburg, Oshtemo Township, and Wakeshma Township. But the Michigan Legislature has not yet finalized the budget that would secure the program's long-term state financing.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - warren
Warren Families on the Line as Michigan Lawmakers Question Rx Kids Funding at Capitol Hearing
Michigan lawmakers questioned Rx Kids funding at a Tuesday hearing in Lansing. The cash assistance program serves families in Oakland County, including Warren, but its future state funding is uncertain in the next budget.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Michigan's Line 5 Appeal; Governor Orders Tariff Refund Assistance
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Michigan's appeal in the Line 5 pipeline case, leaving lower court rulings that allow Enbridge to sue the state over its shutdown efforts. Meanwhile, Gov. Whitmer directed state agencies to help Michigan businesses pursue refunds from unconstitutional tariffs.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan AG Wins Court Battle Against Trump Administration's Homelessness Funding Restrictions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wins federal appeals court ruling against Trump administration's restrictions on homeless assistance grants that would have affected 7,000 households in Michigan.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources