child care

Michigan’s Republican Senate Minority Leader is asking for an investigation into the state’s Child Development and Care Program. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s building safety laws are seeing an update that some say could protect young children in case of an emergency. Colin Jackson has more

The leadership of Rx Kids say they were shocked when a House committee unilaterally cut their state funding. But it promises that all families currently signed up for the program, including those in Ypsilanti, will get their assistance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A Michigan childcare program could become part of the basis for federal policy. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan House Democrats have introduced House Bills 5344-5354 that would make the vaccination rates of child care more accessible to parents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s furious the House GOP has eliminated $650 million in appropriations through a rarely used procedure. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to expand a program to repurpose land that’s not being used anymore—like old factories or office buildings. Colin Jackson has more

Originating in Flint, Rx Kids is a program designed to provide new and expectant mothers and families below the poverty line with financial assistance—no strings attached. Starting this month, the program is expanding to Ypsilanti, and registration is now open. Lee Van Roth discussed the expansion and its local impacts with State Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor).

A new report is listing problems with how Michigan works with providers for its child development and care program. Colin Jackson has more.

As kids head back to school, there are steps parents can take to ensure their children remain safe while using cell phones. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.