Senator raises concerns over constitutionality of Whitmer’s new education department

Last year, MiLeap was not ripe for constitutional review. Now it could be Read more

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Pandemic response drove increase in government assistance in Michigan

One-third of the state is on government assistance. COVID-19 response was the dividing line Read more

News Story

One-third of Michigan residents receive government assistance

Number has grown 30% since Whitmer took office Read more

Analysis

Six charts to change your mind about Michigan

Our state’s competitiveness ranges from poor to middling Read more

Commentary

Flint teachers skip school as student proficiency hits single digits

This was a bad time for a teacher strike Read more

Commentary

Michigan climate policies only help utility giants

What’s progressive about green laws that let corporate behemoths pick the pockets of working Michiganders? Read more

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After decade-long saga, Wayne County to move to new jail

Wayne County went $100 million over budget, even more than the Fail Jail Read more

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Court halts demolition of Roosevelt School

Sixth Circuit Court issues temporary restraining order to stop district from tearing down historic school building Read more

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Dearborn school contract appears to ignore Supreme Court ruling

Contract implies teachers must pay union dues or fees Read more

MichiganVotes Bills

Michigan Senate approves $1.6B in tax capture

Hire Michigan Fund would create annual uncertainty in general fund Read more

Commentary

In Michigan, there are no missing homeschool students

Without evidence, state superintendent has used bully pulpit to target homeschool families Read more

MichiganVotes Bills

‘No reason to fear a charter school,’ West Bloomfield treasurer told school board

But board voted anyway to tear down Roosevelt Elementary, build new school with millage money Read more

Commentary

Michigan’s budget isn’t sustainable…Yet

Lawmakers should practice more restraint Read more

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Whitmer calls for 28% cut to Office of Auditor General

Oversight, $38B in federal funds at risk, auditor warns legislative leaders Read more

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Fox2 Detroit misstates impact of declining school enrollment

Some Michigan schools have larger payrolls than current conditions allow Read more

MichiganVotes Bills

Michigan Senate bills would revive dues skim for home health workers

Government employees can opt out of unions, but Senate Bill 790 would make it much harder Read more

MichiganVotes Bills

Is mandatory kindergarten a back door to homeschool registry?

Public schools stand to gain from mandatory kindergarten proposal Read more

Commentary

Do kids need mental health days?

And is this a matter for lawmakers in a state that struggles with school attendance? Read more

MichiganVotes Bills

Michigan bill demands 750 training hours for estheticians

Bill raises barrier to entry in three career fields Read more

Commentary

Degrowth and decarbonization will harm people

Michigan is caught up in an energy transition frenzy, and 10 million people stand to differ Read more

News Story

Flint teachers union holds illegal teacher strike

‘Unexpected closure’ as 119 teachers call in sick, district says Read more

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Nessel says her energy advocacy saved $3B in 2023

Attorney General neglects to mention her push to shut down the Line 5 pipeline Read more

MichiganVotes Bills

On Sunshine Week, Michigan lawmakers consider FOIA reform

Bills making FOIA apply to lawmakers, governor, get second hearing Read more

News Story

Lansing’s $402M pension problem could become ours

City’s unfunded pension debt continues to grow, even with state help Read more

MichiganVotes Bills

Michigan bills would give students 5 mental health days

No doctor’s notes required for students claiming mental health ailments Read more

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