Lucas Henkel is a Reporter and Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER based in mid-Michigan, covering community stories and public policies across the country.
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These two southeast Michigan moms want to fight for their communities—so they’re running for office
Meet the Michigan moms who have had it with Republicans slashing programs that would give their kids’ generation a better life. Now, they’re running for office.
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This Detroit community is helping its neighbors recover with abortion after care event
On Sept. 13, community members will gather in Detroit to help assemble hundreds of care bags to give to patients recovering from having an abortion.
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Planned Parenthood extends telehealth to 7 days a week in Michigan due to growing demand
Last year, Planned Parenthood of Michigan’s Virtual Health Center served more than 10,000 patients across the Great Lakes State. They predict that the number will increase, as hospitals close and attacks on repro care get worse.
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At WMU, a master gardener and the local labor union team up to feed students who’re scraping by
As the Trump administration slashes USDA funding for food banks and grocery prices continue to rise, David Prellwitz of Kalamazoo explains how communities can help college students combat food insecurity.
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Babies on parade: Flint families share resources and stories during citywide celebration
At the center of the celebration, Celeste Lord-Timlin discusses how she and her family were able to set themselves up for success thanks to the Rx Kids Flint program.
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‘Big beautiful bill’ will end Medicaid for people in Macomb and Oakland counties this year. Here’s how many will lose it—and who’s responsible
The representative who voted to take away health care from nearly 20,000 Michiganders in his district also plans to run for governor.
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‘Big beautiful bill’ will end Medicaid for people in Bay and Saginaw counties this year. Here’s how many will lose it—and who’s responsible
The district includes Flint and the Tri-Cities, and faces some of the most severe challenges in the state as a result of Trump’s tax bill. The congresswoman who represents the region said it’s the “last thing” her community needs.
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‘Big beautiful bill’ will end Medicaid for people in Ingham, Shiawassee, and Livingston counties this year. Here’s how many will lose it—and who’s responsible
The representative who voted to take away health care from nearly 14,000 Michiganders in his district has been dodging constituents’ questions and town halls since 2024.
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‘Big beautiful bill’ will end Medicaid for people in Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek this year. Here’s how many will lose it—and who’s responsible
The representative who voted to take away health care from nearly 15,000 Michiganders in his district is “looking forward” to announcing his reelection plans later this year.
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‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will cost Michiganders money in 2025—here’s how much, and who’s responsible
From higher utility bills to job cuts across multiple industries, Michiganders can expect their wallets to feel a little thinner this year—and in years to come—thanks to the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act… and these Republicans who supported it.
