Michigan Capitol Confidential

Rashida Tlaib’s ‘net-zero’ energy fantasy is dangerous

Winter is coming; will your energy sources be reliable and ready? Read more

Things to consider before you dismiss DEI

A look at common hot takes on a hot issue Read more

Diversity, equity and inclusion: A newly popular way to make a good living

Are DEI programs useful, or are they filled with grifters? Read more

Michigan Department of Education tells teachers it’s OK to hide pronouns from parents

A teacher at Traverse City Public Schools uses gender preference forms as an icebreaker. Why? Read more

Extreme weather patterns are not new

Michigan’s health department appears to ignore historical data Read more

Can an Oakland County panel solve gun violence in America?

Will prosecutor Karen McDonald’s commission study gun violence, or gun control? Read more

State reporting on COVID-19 no longer includes information on vaccination status

Questions arise over accuracy of state data Read more

Fix the broken K-12 education system through DIY projects

The VELA Education Fund helps parents and entrepreneurs find new ways Read more

Michigan utilities say their customers will control their own thermostats

Recent event in Colorado brings to mind a hot Michigan day in May Read more

Kalamazoo may need No. 2 plan as state moves to override city’s repeal of decency law

Council member blames public defecation on systemic inequities Read more

Defining diversity down: GLWA’s effort to promote inclusion relies on expansive definitions

Detroit-based water provider says it awarded 65% of its big contracts, last cycle, to small or minority businesses — but check the fine print Read more

Letter: Gov. Whitmer followed the political science on COVID-19

Since June 2021, Whitmer has embraced a limited-government approach to COVID Read more

No, putting power lines underground is not the answer in Michigan

One trade group found that undergrounding is too costly in hurricane zones, let alone Michigan Read more

Dearborn schools show how to handle a library controversy

The school board listened to the public and removed seven books, as their fate is reviewed Read more

Bill would restrict property owners from using their own water

Ann Arbor Democrats aim to replace current law with a doctrine used in states with a history of water shortages Read more

Whitmer touts education policy she rejected last year

Student catch-up initiative similar to vetoed 2021 Republican plan Read more

Confused about crypto?

Michigan government is here to help, with proposed 16-member commission Read more

Michigan Public Service Commission: Power grid unreliable, distribution plans insufficient

Commission warns that Michigan’s grid is not prepared for the rise of EVs Read more

Whitmer affirms that nuclear energy is clean energy

In a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Whitmer describes Palisades nuclear plant as good business and good for the environment Read more

Gov. Whitmer, Dixon set good example, will debate on Oct. 13

One hour of debate is better than dueling campaign rallies Read more

The lesson of 9/11: Zero is the most dangerous number in government

The common thread between Zero Tolerance, Zero COVID, and the Global War on Terror is a fearful public Read more