Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office announced that President Donald Trump agreed during a face-to-face meeting that he would give Northern Michigan additional federal funding to assist in the recovery efforts from last year's ice storm.

(Source: MIRS.news , Published 11/5/2025) Michigan organizations that provide food assistance and early childhood education warn that the ongoing federal government shutdown is cutting off services for children and families, and could force more programs to close if funding is not restored soon.   During a virtual press conference Wednesday, leaders from early education programs and anti-poverty agencies said families are beginning to lose access to meals, childcare and class