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A new study by Michigan State University shows an increase in doctor visits for shortness of breath among long-term sand and gravel mine workers in Michigan, compared to the rate for production workers in other industries. The state has more than 3,500 surface miners, 1,207 of whom voluntarily participated in the study.
Public transit agencies in Michigan are facing post-pandemic ridership and staffing shortages. The Michigan Public Transit Association launched ad campaigns in February to address those needs and has seen many great responses, especially on social media, but the association's members still face hardships, and no one knows if they’ll get all of their riders back.
Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine studied lung disease and exposure to silica, allergens and irritants of long-term mine workers.
Shoe repair businesses are now allowed to donate unclaimed shoes after six months to registered charitable organizations under a new law.