Michigan Capitol Report: What's Ahead in 2024?

In the December episode of Speaking for Kids, the Podcast,
Michigan’s Children’s host Matt Gillard welcomes Gongwer
News Service Managing Editor Alethia Kasben to talk
about the accomplishments and shortcomings of the Michigan
Legislature’s 2023 legislative year. Among big investments for
kids and families were greater family tax relief through the
expanded earned income tax credit, the adoption of free school
meals, expanded free PreK for 4 year olds, and $50 million for
afterschool programming. Also discussed were a few key issues
that didn’t make it to the finish line, including paid family and
medical leave. Listen or watch it today.