Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
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Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
Randy Speck of Madison District Public Schools calls it a "huge overreach" by the federal government.
Almost five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Obama administration has proposed new regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment and ensuring that out-of-control wells can be sealed in an emergency.
The Supreme Court's conservative justices cast doubt Wednesday on the Obama administration's first-ever regulations aimed at reducing power plant emissions of mercury and other hazardous air pollutants.
A local college is willing to use school resources to help child immigrants from Central America.
Ahead of a Friday meeting in Detroit with several members of the Obama administration, the White House is detailing their plan to support the city.
Detroit is hoping for some badly needed cash from the federal government, as several members of the Obama administration meet in the Motor City.
While Washington has been largely silent on the largest municipal bankruptcy case in history, UAW president Bob King and others are meeting with the Obama administration today to discuss how it impacts union workers.
Obama administration officials have been in contact with leaders in Detroit, according a spokesman.
A federal judge has blocked the Obama administration from requiring Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan to provide mandatory contraception coverage to his employees.
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
There is talk that President Barack Obama could be trying to add a former Michigan Governor to his administration.
On June 12-13, Sonali Vijayavargiya, founder and managing director of Ann Arbor-based Augment Ventures, will participate in the Department of Energy National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition.
The summit was held in response to the recent passing of the Equal Access to Housing Rule, which now prohibits HUD participants from discriminating against LGBT applicants.
An environmental coalition asked candidates to promise if elected to continue an Obama administration program dealing with some of the Great Lakes' most pressing environmental problems, including the invasive species, Asian carp.
A spending bill released this week would strip school lunch standards that had earlier been proposed by the Agriculture Department.
A group of Detroit IT industry leaders met Thursday with an Obama Administration representative and continued the work toward what will be a national branding effort for the area's IT development industry -- "Outsource to Detroit."
The head of Detroit's Workforce Development Department is welcoming help from the Obama Administration.
The Obama administration is telling American automakers that it would like cars and light trucks to average 56.2 miles per gallon by 2025.
A Southeast Michigan family from Syria is appealing for the U.S. to help evacuate their daughter who is trapped in the war-torn country.
The Obama administration's investigation into Toyota safety problems has found no electronic flaws to account for reports of sudden, unintentional acceleration.
Two people are dead after they were hit by a vehicle while crossing McNichols Road in Detroit, police said Sunday afternoon.
Two motorcyclists are in the hospital after the bikes they were operating collided with a sedan in Highland Township, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
The Michigan State Police are investigating after a Southgate officer fatally shot a male with a "sharp instrument" at a Meijer store on Saturday, according to law enforcement.
Two people are dead after they were hit by a vehicle while crossing McNichols Road in Detroit, police said Sunday afternoon.
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
Two motorcyclists are in the hospital after the bikes they were operating collided with a sedan in Highland Township, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Anthony Cohen has spent his life bringing attention to the Underground Railroad, secret routes once used by enslaved people seeking freedom.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
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A Detroit grandmother who built a transportation business to support her family and honor her daughter's memory is facing a setback. She says the car she uses is breaking down and needs reliable transportation to keep helping others. Our Veronica Ortega introduces Lawanda Williams.
Michigan State Police troopers are investigating after a Southgate police officer shot a man with a "sharp instrument" at a Meijer on Saturday, according to law enforcement. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant was at the scene.
Spot Lite Detroit and UFO Bar, two well-known businesses in the Motor City, are set to permanently close, managers of the establishments said.
Two Flint Township parents are each charged with second-degree murder, torture and three counts of child abuse in the death of their 7-year-old son. They're accused of neglecting the child, who weighed 255 pounds, according to prosecutors.