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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.

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.

Three Washtenaw County families have another place to sit at the table this Thanksgiving. They all finalized adoptions this week. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) is working with community partners to provide winter clothing for children through a local circular economy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A program that provides direct cash payments to expectant mothers and families is coming to Ypsilanti. Rx Kids will officially begin enrollment December 1. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

One in four parents say their child exhibits a medical or behavioral health condition that requires assistance at school. That’s according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott children’s hospital. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.