Whitmer announces $74 million in medical debt relief for nearly 72,000 Michiganders. J Studios/Getty Images More than $74 million in medical debt will be wiped away for nearly 72,000 Michigan residents under the latest round of a state-backed debt forgiveness program aimed at helping families struggling with healthcare costs. The debt relief, announced Monday by…
by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan June 22, 2026 Michigan has forgiven more than $200 million in medical debt for about 280,000 residents since 2024 The state allocated $4.5 million for the effort amid a bipartisan push to effect more reforms Policy analysts warn medical debt forgiveness is limited in impact, with the state lacking several…
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African and Caribbean leaders have agreed on a joint push for slavery reparations after a three-day meeting in Ghana, building on a recent United Nations vote that called the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. According to Reuters, the plan is meant to bring a more coordinated approach to demands for accountability, apology,…
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On the Border looked poised for a comeback. Now, it just looks like there’s no turning back for the Dallas-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain. One week after announcing the closure of all company-owned locations across the U.S., the operating company for the chain filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. OTB Hospitality, LLC filed for bankruptcy on Friday,…
LANSING, Mich. – Millions of dollars of Michiganders’ medical debt will be forgiven, the Governor’s Office announced on Monday. More than $74 million worth of medical debt will be wiped for nearly 72,000 Michiganders. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says that recipients will receive letters starting this week. The State of Michigan has collaborated with the national…
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