RNA Michigan Holdings rescinded its WARN notice for 113 janitorial workers at Bates Academy, stating the filing was made in error and employees will remain continuously employed through an operational transition.

Corewell Health reports Theodore and Charlotte as 2025's top baby names in Southeast Michigan, with nearly 28,000 babies delivered. Classic names like Noah, Emma, and Olivia remain popular in the region.

The SSA's report shows Charlotte and Noah are the most popular baby names in Michigan since 2020, with the trend holding in 2024. Nationwide, Olivia and Liam top the list. The SSA details their methodology, emphasizing separate spellings of names.

Michigan AG Nessel discussed reproductive rights with Planned Parenthood's CEO on a podcast, highlighting the impact of the Dobbs decision and state efforts to maintain access to services.

Michigan has lifted its ban on paid surrogacy with the Michigan Family Protection Act, allowing compensated surrogacy and providing a regulated framework for these arrangements, benefiting families and especially the LGBTQ+ community.

Bronson BirthPlace in Kalamazoo welcomed its first baby of 2025, Jumir Nausjay Quin Hudson, at 12:31 a.m. on New Year's Day, continuing a family legacy with the birth of Roniqua Williams and Nausjay Hudson's newest child.

Daevon Jr. was the first baby born in 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. His arrival on January 1st at 12:11 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces, made headlines.

The Kent County 17th Circuit Court celebrated its 28th annual Adoption Day, finalizing the adoptions of 19 children and emphasizing the need for more adoptions in Michigan.

NICUs at Loyola University Medical and Trinity Health Grand Rapids are dressing up their infant patients for Halloween, bringing joy to families with babies in intensive care.

The Michigan Senate committee passed a group of bills aimed at reducing disparities in maternity care for mothers of color, featuring measures against discrimination and support for midwives.

A financial support program, Kalamazoo Rx Kids, will offer expecting parents in Kalamazoo $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for a baby's first year.

Noah and Charlotte top Michigan's baby name list in 2023, with Olivia and Liam leading nationally. Other trending names in Michigan include Nora and Maverick. The SSA reports a dip in birth rates.

A Michigan program allows incarcerated mothers to pump and send breast milk to their infants, fostering vital maternal bonds and addressing nutritional needs.