As political divisions escalate, Michigan must ensure polling places are safe from violence or intimidation. It is time to pass a law that bans firearms at or near polling and early voting sites, clerk’s offices and ballot drop boxes.
On what promises to be a sunny and warm-ish holiday weekend, waters on the Great Lakes will look inviting. They aren’t. Temperatures will mostly hover in the 40s, well below the 70 degree threshold for comfort.
Michigan lawmakers are considering a 20-percent budget cut for full-time virtual schools. This threatens countless students who won’t thrive in traditional schools due to bullying, crippling anxiety or behavioral challenges.
I see families whose lives are routinely impacted by asthma and other respiratory issues. Detroit has some of the dirtiest air in the nation. It’s the government’s duty to protect the most vulnerable among us.
What does it take to keep a Michigan teacher in the classroom? In a time of teacher shortages, Teach for America Detroit is partnering with six districts to pay teachers up to $35K in bonuses for training.
Ohio's capital has been a Midwest leader for 50 years, and projections call for ongoing growth through 2050. Detroit and many other Michigan metros are on a different path. Here’s how Columbus is doing it.
A panel also weighed raises for governor, attorney general and other lawmakers but held off due to public perceptions. One member says he’s ‘embarrassed and ashamed’ by Michigan’s pay.
