Michigan bill would ban cellphones on school buses, in class
House Bill 6171 would require every Michigan school district to ban cellphones. Why? Read more
Michigan charter schools allege sneak attack, sue feds over grants
Lawsuit claims U.S. Education Department is trying to lessen charter schools’ access to grant monies, not facilitate it Read more
With 87K new IRS agents, middle class can expect more audits
Joint Committee on Taxation says nearly 60% of the new taxes will come from people making $50K or less Read more
Lenawee County commissioner listed himself as beneficiary in Phoenix Project
Publicly, David Stimpson said he wouldn't benefit. But in documents to the feds, he listed his companies as beneficiaries Read more
Two years later, Michigan has 125K fewer jobs than it did before lockdowns
1 in 3 Michigan businesses faced a government-mandated closure in 2020 Read more
Students at Michigan colleges receive varying state support
UM-Ann Arbor gets $13,000 per in-state student; Oakland University gets about $10,000 less Read more
Grand Blanc schools: Cameras in classrooms would violate student privacy
School cellphone policies will be more strictly enforced as parents call for more classroom access Read more
Voters approve $30M in debt for Holland broadband proposal
Past public internet projects have left taxpayers on the hook Read more
Whitmer admits: 25,000 auto jobs in Michigan were projected, not created
Whitmer’s claim of 25,000 new auto jobs has been fact-checked and found wanting, by a multitude of sources Read more
Bill would ban sanctuary cities in Michigan
Government officials in knowing violation of law could face fines up to $7,500 Read more
Teachers wanted: Alpena schools recruit parents, community members to lead classrooms
If school system can't fill 19 jobs, return to remote learning is possible Read more
East China school board removes public commenter from meeting
‘In light of the serious nature of these allegations,’ board will investigate its policies, president tells CapCon Read more
Vaccine passports vs fake urine: A tale of two bills
Do the people of Michigan need a lobbyist? Read more
Flint school district requires masks for fall classes, then changes course
Masks are now merely recommended, not required, in the district that gave every employee a $22K COVID bonus Read more
CON laws halt the building of Oxford hospital
Average travel time to a hospital is 25 minutes in Oxford Township Read more
Consumers Energy touts electric vehicle progress, but plan is questionable
Ambitious plan to go carbon neutral is unrealistic Read more
Mackinac Center, ABC sue over prevailing wage standard
Revival of prevailing wage standard was government-by-press release Read more
Michigan gives Ford $100 million for EV jobs, then Ford cuts 8,000 jobs to fund EVs
In June, lawmakers sent Ford $100 million; in July, reports of mass layoffs Read more
East China school board selects new member in private, out of public view
Candidates were spirited out of emergency exits, parent says Read more
Michigan slips in CNBC business ranking
Great Lakes State is now 16th best for business, down from 11th in 2021 Read more
Warning: Free association above free speech
Five private schools receive warning rating from FIRE Read more
Good news and bad news on the Michigan budget
Spending is unsustainably high, but Michigan also has a $7B surplus Read more
Yellow Light: 13 Michigan schools have ambiguous speech policies
‘Yellow light’ policies ‘too easily encourage administrative abuse, arbitrary application’ Read more
Red Light: Seven Michigan colleges substantially restrict free speech
FIRE report evaluates policies on harassment, internet use and postings Read more
South Haven battle on short-term rentals pits property rights against community
West Michigan city is popular among visitors, to the chagrin of its leadership Read more
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