A first for Michigan’s $2.4B SOAR business incentive program: New jobs
Companies say they’ve created 1,846 of the 14,559 jobs they originally promised in exchange for Michigan SOAR subsidies. They still have several years to meet their targets.
Elissa Slotkin for president? Michigan Democrat isn’t ruling out 2028 run
Elissa Slotkin, a potential 2028 presidential contender, was in Iowa on Tuesday talking to Trump voters about divisiveness and community issues.
Abdul El-Sayed courts college voters, controversy in Michigan Senate stop
Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed rallied Michigan college students in a controversial appearance with Hasan Piker, a popular online streamer accused of antisemitism.
In US first, Ann Arbor makes its own green power company
With utilities’ transition to green energy moving too slowly for them, Ann Arbor officials decided to launch a power company of their own.
Beyond books: Michigan libraries reinventing role as reading wanes
Libraries across Michigan are lending tools and cookware, hosting clothing swaps, repair cafés and indoor farmers markets. ‘We’re so much more than (a place) for checking out books,’ one official said.
Detroit schools have new tool in enrollment fight: social media influencers
The strategy to hire 23 students to share positive messaging about the district is the latest in an ongoing battle to grow enrollment.
Consumers Energy’s sale plan would turn unprofitable dams into $270M payday
The utility’s plan to sell 13 unprofitable dams and buy back the power would boost its profits by $270 million while ratepayer costs skyrocket. Critics of the sale are crying foul, but Consumers maintains its sale plan is the cheapest option for ratepayers.
Michigan kids in mental health crisis sent out of state as facilities close
Michigan has a shrinking capacity for children and teens in severe psychological crises. Families are finding care hundreds of miles away, and a growing number of kids are sent away by courts.
Neighborhood demolition to begin at $261M Michigan megasite despite holdouts
Dozens of homes are slated for demolition this month in Mundy Township. Some residents have refused to sell and move out of a neighborhood that officials want to raze for a potential large-scale development.
Trump administration plans closure of 4 Michigan forestry research centers
The closures are part of a broader consolidation and reorganization that will move the US Forest Service headquarters from the nation’s capital to Salt Lake City.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, April 3: Born to love trivia
Have you paid attention to Michigan news? Then these 10 questions should be easy like Sunday morning.
State lowers vaccine age recommendation in SE Michigan amid measles outbreak
Children as young as 6 months should get vaccinated against measles, state health experts advise, as measles cases spill into a second Michigan county.
Four things Michiganders should know about federal student loan changes
Federal student loans are getting a shake up with new borrowing limits and repayment rules. Here’s what to know.
Senate hopeful Mike Rogers floats copays, high-risk pools for health care
US Senate candidate Mike Rogers suggested he’s interested in rolling back at least two components of the Affordable Care Act.
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