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Court Filing: Hold Flint, Mayor In Contempt For Failing To Meet Pipe Replacement Deadlines

05/30/23 01:30 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Court Filing: Hold Flint, Mayor In Contempt For Failing To Meet Pipe Replacement Deadlines
Attorneys for Concerned Pastors for Social Action filed a motion Friday seeking contempt charges against the city of Flint and its mayor for missing court-ordered deadlines to replace the city's lead water pipes.

Trailer Parks Emerging As An Answer To Low-Income Housing Crisis

05/30/23 01:16 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Trailer Parks Emerging As An Answer To Low-Income Housing Crisis
Mobile home parks don't always come with the greatest reputations, but in 2023 – with low-to middle-income housing for workers sparse in many areas of the state -- today's manufactured housing communities are emerging as a solution.

Behavioral Health Centers Call On Legislature for Support

05/26/23 04:58 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Behavioral Health Centers Call On Legislature for Support
Behavioral health providers struggling to maintain talent and receive funding to provide comprehensive services are calling on legislators to address these challenges.

Dems Reintroduce Legislation To Ban Conversion Therapy On Minors

05/26/23 04:49 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Dems Reintroduce Legislation To Ban Conversion Therapy On Minors
In Michigan, an estimated 3% of minors are protected from forced conversion therapy, but 58 Democratic lawmakers signed onto proposed legislation that aims to change that to 100%.

Retail Sales Up In April; Entrepreneurship Stays Strong 

05/25/23 12:16 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Retail Sales Up In April; Entrepreneurship Stays Strong 
Retail sales in Michigan increased significantly over March, as retailers anticipate a bright summer in sales through July, according to a Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) report Wednesday.
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