Michigan sent 27,000 taxpayers incorrect notices, including ‘alarming’ letters claiming owed taxes paid. Weeks later, the state is still working to correct the errors.
New Michigan tax system sparks confusion for 27,000 taxpayers
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan is old and getting older. Experts warn of looming consequences
‘The baby boom really boomed in Michigan.’ The wave of resulting retirements is shrinking the state’s labor force, and experts warn population trends could be bad news for the state.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan gets $108M in Monsanto settlement to clean up PCB contamination
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Co. over long-term PCB contamination in the state, with the funds directed toward cleanup and restoration of affected natural resources.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | You can’t build a people’s party with guard dogs at the gate
Making people feel wanted is good manners. It’s also a political necessity to earn every vote. Yet self-interest and single-issue politics normalize othering reactions among people nominally on the same team.
Posted inMichigan Government
GOP governor candidates pledge to overhaul Michigan schools at forum
Candidates pushed to increase the governor’s oversight of public education in Michigan at a forum for Christian homeschoolers.
Posted inMichigan Government
Experts: Michigan lost jobs, but tax revenue higher than expected
Michigan lost about 8,000 jobs over the past 12 months, according to economists. But tax collections are higher than expected, giving lawmakers flexibility as they negotiate the state budget.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | From Belfast to the Mitten: How our words can lower the temperature
Once people believe political opponents are fundamentally threatening or less deserving of participation, extreme actions become easier to justify. The encouraging news is that language can also work in the opposite direction. It can create space for disagreement without dehumanization.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan cities, counties have spent 18% of opioid settlement funds
The one-time funds meant to battle the opioid crisis are being spent slowly. That may not be a bad thing, says one expert.
Posted inQuality of Life
Fruit blossoms expected this weekend in northern Michigan
This weekend could make for prime fruit blossom viewing as warming temps Up North cause colorful blooms.
Posted inEvents, Michigan Environment Watch, The Center for Michigan
Bridge Listens Issues Watch continues with virtual discussion on the environment
Join Bridge reporters on May 27 as they discuss the issues impacting Michigan’s environment and where candidates stand on everything from data centers to invasive species to climate change.