Why should convicted killers get free college? It’s a good question, with a surprisingly easy answer
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Ionia warden: Calvin College program is transforming my prison
A college prison collaboration between Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary offers hope, leadership – and a degree – for lifers at an Ionia prison.
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Michigan Supreme Court will decide redistricting battle
The high court says it will hear arguments July 18 on whether to allow voters in November to consider a ballot measure that would change how legislative districts are drawn in Michigan.
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Rapid transit projects hit the skids in three Michigan cities
Expensive systems in Grand Rapids and Detroit are performing below par. Another was axed in Lansing. What went wrong?
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How Ann Arbor boosted its bus system, as other Michigan cities struggle
Ann Arbor asked voters to pay for upgrades in bus service. They said yes – and ridership is up.
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Michigan could see tax windfall from marijuana, betting and online shopping
Michigan officials may find a plethora of riches soon. Will they spend it on roads, schools or tax breaks?
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Bill Schuette asks Michigan Supreme Court to reject redistricting proposal
Schuette, the attorney general and Republican frontrunner for governor, wants Michigan redistricting question off the November ballot. His office argues the proposal creates “a fourth branch of government.”
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Business groups split over Michigan Republican governor candidates
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Attorney General Bill Schuette are splitting chamber of commerce endorsements, which bring clout and funding. Is the business community divided?
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Michigan Democrats running for governor strike similar policy goals
With the exception of healthcare, there were no major disagreements at first official Democratic governor’s debate in 2018
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Redistricting proposal to appear on Michigan ballot, only Supreme Court in way
The petition to create an independent citizens redistricting commission was approved to appear on the general election ballot Wednesday. The Michigan Supreme Court has yet to decide whether to consider a challenge to the proposal.