A Charlotte man will spend a year in jail, three years on probation and receive mental health services after he pleaded guilty to making bomb threat against the Michigan Capitol last year.
Julia Forrest
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan voted to block Airbnb bans but hits roadblock over local control
Regulations outlawing local bans of short-term rentals passed the Michigan House at 2 a.m. last October. Since then, it’s stalled as business groups and lawmakers continue to debate what communities can outlaw.
Posted inChildren & Families
Report: COVID funds, state investments are improving lives of Michigan kids
Teen births and poverty rates are down, and graduation rates are up. But Michigan must keep investing to hold on to that progress.
Posted inMichigan Government
Grand Rapids Police face new civil rights charges of discrimination
The charges from the Michigan Civil Rights Commission are the latest in a series of allegations about the treatment of Black residents at the hands of police.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Rent, frustration rising in Michigan’s mobile home parks
Those living in mobile home parks throughout Michigan are struggling raising rents, and bills that would have provided relief are stalled in the Legislature.
Posted inMichigan Government
Haley Stevens outraises Levin; Hollier top fundraiser in 13th; reports show
U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer is also leading his primary opponent in west Michigan, while Rashida Tlaib outraised Janice Winfrey in the 12th congressional district.
Posted inTalent & Education
New University of Michigan President Santa Ono hailed for engaging students
Call him the anti-Schlissel. Ono, chosen Wednesday as U-M’s 15th president, is known for taking selfies with students, crowd surfing at football games, and engaging closely with students and faculty, all traits considered lacking in his predecessor.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Delta launches high-tech screen at Detroit Metro with personal flight data
The “Parallel Reality” screen allows up to 100 people to view the board, but see only their own flight and gate information. Travelers said they’re impressed, but a technology expert said such technology raises privacy concerns.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan parks, beaches are improving access to visitors with disabilities
From kayak launches to track chairs to hunting blinds, the disabled are gaining more access to Pure Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan's emotions span from tearful to jubilant over abortion ruling
From grocery stores to coffee shops, here’s a glimpse into some of the conversations across the state following the historic Supreme Court decision.