Northern Lakes CMHA works to ensure coverage parity for behavioral health
Parity means if an insurance provider covers behavioral health care that coverage must be similar to the access provided to physical health care.
Michigan’s migrant farm workers face many health challenges, but help is available
Many of Michigan’s migrant farm workers risk injuries, illness, and chronic disease, which often go untreated. State and nonprofit programs are available to help.
InvestUP tackles housing issue with $15 million fund
The lack of housing is an issue across many communities in the U.P. Looking to ease pathways to new housing, InvestUP has launched the Build U.P. fund, with financial components intended to each the crunch.
Pay as you’re able at this performing arts center
Looking to make it financially easier for everyone in the community to access live professional entertainment, the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts has launched an innovative ticket plan -- allowing patrons to pay what they're able to afford.
PreK for All: Other states and cities share models for Michigan’s universal preschool program
A wealth of knowledge is available from other states and cities in building a universal preschool program for Michigan.
Going PRO helps fund training in Western U.P.
“The Going PRO grants invest in Michiganders – our state’s most vital asset. We must continue to support our residents and help them gain the skills necessary to build and maintain a prosperous, happy life here in Michigan,” said state Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock).
Sault Ste Marie dock recommissioned with state grant
“This funding is critical not just for the city, but for multiple counties that receive salt shipments, aggregate, and benefit from cruise ship tourism. Having a roadway of this caliber will increase our import/export power and combat supply chain issues," said Brian Chapman, Sault Ste. Marie city manager.
Community mental health and law enforcement collaborate to keep people out of jail
Collaborations between community mental health and law enforcement are helping people with mental health issues get the help they need and stay out of jail.
Community rallies to keep nostalgic Manistique drive-in open
The Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater is the last drive-in theater in the Upper Peninsula and among the few remaining in Michigan. The theater is run by a nonprofit organization and is open only for special movie events and community programs.
Need off-campus housing in Houghton? HOWL
Michigan Technological University in Houghton this month launched an online platform, Helping Out With Living (HOWL) for Huskies, to help students find off-campus housing for the fall semester.
