Michigan stood apart for giving a permanent pay raise to personal care aides and other workers who offer quality-of-life help to Michigan families. But with “Help Wanted” signs on nearly every street, is just more than two bucks enough?
Karly Graham
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Nature reclaims Up North golf courses, as eagles (the feathered kind) return
One course hadn’t been touched in 12 years. The other had been under human hands until the course closed. Now, both will be land preserves.
Posted inBusiness Watch
In Lansing, a frustrated HVAC shop owner goes political, and goes viral
The owner of All Star Mechanical turned his typical quarter-page ad for heating and cooling repairs into a political screed. People noticed.
Posted inMichigan Government
‘It is finally over’: MI Supreme Court denies Larry Nassar’s final appeal
The disgraced sports doctor’s survivors expressed feeling relieved that the Michigan Supreme Court denied his final appeal. The high court upheld the sentence, even as it joined in criticizing the trial judge’s conduct at sentencing.
Posted inMichigan Government
Muskegon ‘shocked’ by Whitmer rejection of casino project
Whitmer rejected the proposal to build a casino in Fruitport, citing a nearby tribe awaiting federal recognition.
Posted inTalent & Education
An academic suspension and 7 years later, a Michigan man gets his degree
Seth Noyes crossed the graduation stage at Grand Rapids Community College with his letter of academic suspension taped to his cap.
Posted inTalent & Education
Q&A: Michigan Teacher of the Year advocates for mental health, retention resources
The Escanaba first grade teacher will be spending time away from the classroom next school year to advocate for mental health resources, as well as employee retention and recruitment plans statewide.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
University of Michigan gun violence researchers hope to curb shooting deaths
Even a University of Michigan institute dedicated to firearm injury prevention and research isn’t sure why mass shootings are increasing.
Posted inBusiness Watch
No spike in gun sales at Michigan gun shops after Texas massacre
Following mass shootings, gun stores often see an increase in gun purchases as gun reform discussions come to the forefront. But owners of two Michigan stores said Wednesday sales did not spike, even as stocks for U.S. gun companies rose.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Monkeypox isn’t in Michigan. Yet. Here’s what you need to know
At least one case of monkeypox has been confirmed in the U.S., and health officials expect more. But it’s unlikely to wreak havoc like COVID-19.