Abortion Rights Clash: Michigan GOP nominee Jay DeBoyer is drawing backlash after suggesting a constitutional convention to limit abortion to 12 weeks, with Democrats and reproductive rights groups pushing back as voters decide on a 2027 convention. PFAS Water Alarm: Independent testing near Cadillac’s wastewater plant found elevated PFAS and other contaminants in private wells on Plett Road, raising new questions about state communication and next steps for residents. Opioid Policy Fight: Michigan AG Dana Nessel is urging a federal court not to dismiss the state’s lawsuit targeting pharmacy benefit managers, arguing PBMs put opioid profits ahead of patient safety. Home Heating Help: The Michigan Home Heating Credit is time-limited, with a deadline at the end of September; advocates say it can mean about $171 on average for qualifying households. Public Health & Aging: A new study links genetics to personality traits, while another report highlights how social isolation and loneliness can worsen health risks for older adults. West Nile Update: Michigan confirmed its first 2026 West Nile case in a domestic animal in Missaukee County, urging mosquito precautions. Care Innovation: Corewell Health leaders discuss spreading awareness of opportunistic salpingectomy for cancer prevention, emphasizing shared decision-making. Community Support After Violence: A Pontiac youth football shooting has prompted mental health support for families and added security at future games. Flint Water Settlement Push: Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley heads to Washington to press for timely settlement payments for residents still waiting on compensation. Facility Dogs in Schools: Priority Health’s Priority Pups program is bringing a facility dog to a Dearborn Heights elementary school to help students with anxiety and reading.