On today’s edition of The Michigan Brief: Australia’s groundbreaking new law banning social-media access for users under 16, a major financial boost for a Michigan medical specialty camp serving children with serious health challenges, and the state’s first meaningful winter weather systems of the season. We also break down Michigan’s upcoming minimum-wage increase and highlights a feel-good story about a $2 million federal grant supporting at-risk youth across mid-Michigan. A fast, friendly, factual start to your day.

STORY LINKS & TIMESTAMPS

0:28 - Australia social media ban (Reuters)

1:43 - North Star Reach Receives $150,000 Grant (The Sun Times News)

2:58 - Michigan winter forecast (Click On Detroit)

3:58 - Michigan minimum wage increase (Mid Michigan Now)

5:20 - $2M grant funding for Saginaw homeless youth (WNEM)

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