July 2024

Michigan Launches Summer EBT to Aid 900,000 Children This summer, nearly 900,000 Michigan children will benefit from the new Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing eligible families $120 per child to ensure access to healthy food while school is out. This initiative, approved […]

LANSING, MI—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) urges Michiganders to protect their pets during Independence Day. Fireworks and festivities can cause stress and anxiety in animals. State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland emphasizes, “The intense heat, unexpected sounds, flashing lights, and unfamiliar environments can all be a source of stress. Taking steps to