Alyssa Burr, Author at The Michigan Independent

Written by Alyssa Burr

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the crowd during inauguration ceremonies, Jan. 1, 2023, outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.

LGBTQ+, Politics, Repro Rights

Abortion, gun control and LGBTQ rights: How Michigan laws changed this year

School Lunch Program

Over 1 million Michigan K-12 students are now receiving free school meals

Michigan Economy

Michigan’s economy, labor force projected to grow over the next two years

Voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at the Ward 1 voting location held at Benton Harbor High School in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Elections, Politics

Michigan’s early voting test: Voter turnout, clerk feedback and plans for 2024