Detroit Free Press

Michigan’s Rx Kids cash aid program, which provides no-strings-attached cash assistance to pregnant women and new mothers, is expanding to Cleveland, Ohio. The Ohio version will cover three ZIP codes and 400 moms annually for two years, funded by Cleveland, the O’Neill Foundation, and private donors. The program has shown reduced infant mortality and preterm births in Flint since its 2024 launch.

The article outlines recent political endorsements in Michigan for various races, including U.S. Senate candidates Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens, and Abdul El-Sayed, who received support from major media outlets, labor unions, and advocacy groups. Endorsements are also detailed for congressional candidates, gubernatorial hopeful Chris Swanson, and state legislative and attorney general races.

The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold after a Florida judge set his $1 million bond for his role in a kidnapping and robbery case. Arnold, 23, faces four counts each of kidnapping and armed robbery, following his arrest in June 2026. The judge imposed conditions including no contact with co-defendants, surrendering his passport, and restricted residence except for court or football-related activities.

Karliana Perdomo, a Cleary University student and collegiate soccer player, was detained by ICE in late May and granted a $5,000 bond by a federal immigration judge. The judge cited her academic achievements, athletic contributions, lack of criminal record, and family ties in Michigan as reasons for release.

Education is a critical issue in Michigan's gubernatorial race, with the winner set to shape policies affecting 1.3 million public school students. Chalkbeat Detroit and the Detroit Free Press are collaborating to cover education issues and seeking resident input through a survey. Low proficiency rates in reading and math, compared to national averages, highlight challenges in Michigan's schools.

A report found 1,000 recorded land contracts annually in Detroit over two decades, highlighting their use by residents who cannot access traditional mortgages, including immigrants unfamiliar with banking systems. Land contracts, while enabling homeownership, lack protections and regulation, prompting calls for legislative action.