As John James competes to be Michigan’s next governor, here’s what to know about his record in Congress.
John James says he delivers results. What does his record show?
Posted inOutdoors Life
Groups fight to keep 16,000 acres of national forest in Michigan road-free
Around 16,000 acres of national forests in Michigan are for the most part protected from permanent-road construction and logging, but that could change under a USDA proposal.
Posted inBusiness Watch, Talent & Education
Push is on to boost career tech in Michigan schools. Not all agree that’s best
Nearly 115,000 students took a career and technical education course last year. But is it a direct path to a good job? Leaders say employers want even more training and schools need more trained instructors.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Can Mike Rogers ‘put a shop class in every high school’?
The Republican Senate candidate says he’ll put a shop class in every high school but hasn’t said how. In truth, Congress can’t dictate curriculum.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Court strikes Trump order that forced Michigan coal plant to stay open
A federal court ruled the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it forced Consumers Energy’s Campbell coal plant to keep running past its planned closure date. But for now, the coal will keep burning.
Posted inNews Quiz
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Sept. 11: Have you paid attention?
Can you answer 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan?
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What to know about Michigan’s Consumers dams sale debate
State utility regulators are preparing to rule on the deal, in a decision that could have major implications for Michigan rivers, rural economies and energy bills.
Posted inTalent & Education
University of Michigan sued by 16 former hockey players alleging sexual abuse
The players say their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuses by teammates decades ago.
Posted inMichigan Government
A UP town may repeal zoning. Doing so would benefit township trustee
Tiny Rock River Township is considering scrapping all zoning rules — a move that comes amid a lawsuit over a trustee’s parking lot near the popular Eben Ice Caves.
Posted inMichigan Government
Lawsuit says Michigan town discriminated by denying Christian group building
The township says the Christian group didn’t meet the zoning criteria, but Youth For Christ called it religious discrimination.