Saline educator blames 10-point drop in math scores on new algorithm
New results reflect a more accurate test, one expert replies
Taxpayers rejecting pricier school bonds
Bond issue asking prices doubled over 24 years, but more spending hasn’t brought better academic results
House bill would bring back rejected ergonomic standards
Government could impose a $250 fine for each aggrieved employee
Court to hear short-term rental dispute
Park Township officials, landlords, seek rental resolution
Security guards deauthorize union; payments now optional
Outcome of unfair labor charge still uncertain
Michigan agencies staffed by fellows from climate advocacy group
State sought ‘hundreds’ of members in future years
Michigan earns a ‘D’ grade for finances
Truth In Accounting ranks state 35th out of 50 for financial health
Michigan to wage war on oil and gas companies
17 attorneys will litigate state claims that the fossil fuel industry contributed to climate change
There’s something wrong in Union Charter Township: Part I
Micromanagement by local government stifles growth, developers say
Cellphones could go dark in Michigan schools
New bill would help distracted students focus on learning, lawmaker says
SEIU starts recruiting members from home health helpers
Unclear how aging council obtained mailing address
Curtains could fall for some interior designers
Bill would revive and expand upon repealed state occupational requirements
School curricula to stay hidden from parents, high court rules
Michigan Supreme Court denies appeal of parent seeking school documents
Workers at Mt. Clemens tooling company are on the way to decertifying the UAW
Could mean union’s ouster
Taxpayers’ cost of drinking whiskey and rye: $2 million
Traverse City business also receives $62k for equipment from 2025 Michigan budget
Detroit’s cider mill scores legal win, but the fight isn’t over yet
Civil hearing scheduled for Wednesday
Michigan House OKs tax breaks for data centers
Opponents cite fiscal, environmental costs of handout that could exceed $90M
Michigan’s employment numbers continue to head in the wrong direction
Employment has gone up in 29 states since January — but not in Michigan
Michigan House approves bills to resurrect dues skim for home health care providers
Previous dues skim took $34M from home health care workers caring for family members
Company set to receive state subsidies fails to deliver again
LG Energy Solutions was set to receive funds to develop battery plant
Supreme Court ruling could weaken renewed dues skim
Bill targeting home health care providers expected to pass House
Insults fly as State Board of Education discusses declining literacy
‘People ... are passionate about what’s best for children’
Unclear whether MSU Trustee resides in Michigan or Texas
Renee Knake Jefferson listed as Texas homeowner from 2021-23, property records show
Union targets home health helpers’ paychecks under the guise of collective bargaining
Bill aims to resurrect dues skim from 2005-13
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There’s something wrong with Union Township: Part 2
Township wanted residents to build a road and water line to sell land
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