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The Rx Kids cash assistance program for pregnant and new mothers launched in three more Michigan communities Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan bill to make it easier for small childcare centers to work outside of their own home appeared before a state Senate committee Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

There’s bipartisan support behind Michigan bills to expand the state’s missing person alerts beyond kidnapped children. But they’re still having trouble passing. Colin Jackson has more.

Eastern Michigan University is joining a statewide push to have more students consider child welfare careers by offering pay for fellowship and internship work. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A program that gives direct cash payments to pregnant and new mothers launched Monday across the entire Upper Peninsula. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan Senate bill stalled in committee would expand who can access some confidential information regarding child abuse. Colin Jackson reports the bill’s sponsor is trying to build support.

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

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.

Michigan House Democrats are planning legislation to fight back against possible changes to federal vaccine guidance. Colin Jackson has more.

Ypsilanti Township officials are encouraging families in the local community to write a letter to Santa as part of a campaign to bring holiday cheer to the township. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.