New report acknowledges a failed criminal case means ‘justice has evaded the people of Flint’ and blames a court decision for torpedoing charges. Others say it’s Nessel’s way of saying ‘not my fault’
Dana Nessel report defends failed Flint water case. Others unready to forgive
Posted inMichigan Government
Citizenship voting proposal blocked from Michigan ballot. Backers vow fight
Canvassers deadlocked on a proposal that would give Michigan one of the strictest proof-of-citizenship requirements in the country. Organizers say they will appeal the decision in court.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Facts point to need for federal voucher opt-out
Michigan needs stable, rational policy that supports students and educators. At the very least, education policy should aim to promote the public good, not balkanize our institutions and segregate our students.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan monitoring gaps mean many may unknowingly breathe unhealthy air
Michigan has just two monitors for the entire Upper Peninsula and no monitors north of Frankfort in the Lower Peninsula.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan GOP: Lots of talk about Dems, little about Trump, at convention
Republicans gathered in Mount Pleasant to paint themselves as bulwarks against Democratic ‘insanity.’ But few mentioned the president, whose approval ratings are the worst of his administration.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Blood test can find cancers, save Michigan lives. Is that worth $100B?
The Galleri blood test and others like it could revolutionize cancer care but add billions in costs each year to the US health system.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Residents and officials feeling powerless in Michigan data center fights
Town leaders say they’re powerless to stop data centers from moving in. And residents who’ve tried to recall officials over data center votes have struggled to get those efforts on the ballot.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan to give schools $40M to enroll more high schoolers in college
New state funding of $40 million has been allocated to increase dual enrollment of high school students in college courses, especially for districts with economically disadvantaged students.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan Medicaid system works because we invest in infrastructure behind it
Medicaid’s value depends on the systems behind it. Every policy change, however well-intentioned, is only as good as the state’s capacity to carry it out accurately and on time.
Posted inNews Quiz
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Aug. 21: Back-to-school trivia
Time to hit the books and prove your smarts by answering 10 questions from all corners of the marvelous Mitten.
