After controversial funding cuts for a new fire truck nursing program and more, House Speaker Matt Hall calls fellow Republicans with concerns ‘budget traitors.’
Posted inMichigan Government, Michigan Health Watch
Michigan set to lose millions under Trump SNAP reforms
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says “significant” changes are occurring as the federal government prepares to penalize states for food assistance error rates.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan lawmakers unveil plan to repeal data center tax breaks
As a wave of new data center proposals prompts growing controversy in Michigan, two lawmakers are pushing legislation to repeal the tax breaks that have lured the industry to the state.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Ford retreats from EVs after Michigan spends big on subsidies for battery plants
After losing billions, the automaker is downsizing its EV strategy and expanding into energy storage. That means big changes to production at the planned $3.5 billion BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall.
Posted inTalent & Education
Whitmer says solving literacy crisis in Michigan remains her ‘No. 1 priority’
Leaders from schools, businesses and government attended an event Monday where speakers called for action.
Posted inMichigan Government
Wigs 4 Kids cancer recovery group blasts ‘unconscionable’ Michigan funding cut
Michigan House Republicans last week abruptly cut money for a nonprofit that provides wigs to kids with cancer as part of a broader push to cancel unspent funds.
Posted inQuality of Life
Experts: Record 3.9M Michiganders set for holiday travel. Allow extra time
AAA projects a record 3.9 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles during the year-end holidays, a 1.8% increase from last year. Most travelers will drive, while air, bus, train and cruise travel are also expected to rise.
Posted inMichigan Government
After government sold their home, Michiganders take fight to Supreme Court
A Michigan family’s dispute with Isabella County could help set the national precedent on what homeowners are entitled to if their property is seized and resold by the government to cover back taxes.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Worries over Michigan’s dams resurface as repair funds run dry, reforms lag
After the Midland dam failures, lawmakers set aside millions to fix or remove other problem dams but never updated Michigan’s weak dam safety laws. Now the money has run dry, leading some to fear a dam safety ‘déjà vu.’
Posted inMichigan Government
Lawmakers push farmer suicide prevention funding after Bridge Michigan report
Bipartisan lawmakers in the Michigan House say funding for a farmer suicide prevention program must be restored following a Bridge Michigan report on high suicide rates.