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
One-third of Michigan residents receive government assistance
Number has grown 30% since Whitmer took office
After decade-long saga, Wayne County to move to new jail
Wayne County went $100 million over budget, even more than the Fail Jail
Court halts demolition of Roosevelt School
Sixth Circuit Court issues temporary restraining order to stop district from tearing down historic school building
Dearborn school contract appears to ignore Supreme Court ruling
Contract implies teachers must pay union dues or fees
Whitmer calls for 28% cut to Office of Auditor General
Oversight, $38B in federal funds at risk, auditor warns legislative leaders
Fox2 Detroit misstates impact of declining school enrollment
Some Michigan schools have larger payrolls than current conditions allow
Flint teachers union holds illegal teacher strike
‘Unexpected closure’ as 119 teachers call in sick, district says
Nessel says her energy advocacy saved $3B in 2023
Attorney General neglects to mention her push to shut down the Line 5 pipeline
Lansing’s $402M pension problem could become ours
City’s unfunded pension debt continues to grow, even with state help
Appeals Court: Michigan income tax cut is event-driven, not permanent
Mackinac Center appeal to state Supreme Court likely
In Ottawa County, vote against DEI puts Latina commissioner in recall jeopardy
Undergirding the recall effort: Opponents see Lucy Ebel as vulnerable
West Michigan security guards push back against forced union dues
Workers pursue deauthorization vote
City’s deal with developer violates Michigan Constitution
Muskegon officials showed bad faith in selling waterfront property to developer for $2, judge rules
Whitmer axes Environmental Rules Review Committee
Snyder-era committee was designed as a check on state regulators
Feds fund 98% of the Office of Global Michigan
Money and ideas driving refugee resettlement in Michigan come from Washington
Whitmer supports opt-out system for state park passes
Only 36% of vehicle owners in Michigan buy $10 park passes. So lawmakers want to make it mandatory.
Michigan LGBTQ+ commission’s first act is to condemn congressman
The group, meant to develop policies for state government, takes on federal official for months-old remarks
Right-to-work no longer rules in private sector
Agency fees still apply; public sector workers still have right-to-work
UAW to invest $40M to expand footprint to South
Autoworkers union looks beyond Big Three for growth
Michigan Senators: Factor $700M tax cut into 2025 budget
Mackinac Center lawsuit will soon have its day in appeals court
Slippery slope: State board members warn against homeschool registry
Two members offer pushback at plan, warn of unstated dangers
Michigan’s new growth plan: Open homes to refugees
Sponsors are expected to help refugees find housing, jobs and schooling
After UAW strike, Ford promises equal and opposite reaction
2023 strike was a watershed moment, automaker says
Michigan job, population numbers fall behind national trends
Recovery from pandemic has also lagged the national average
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