Less than two months after leaving for Clemson, the MSU president will stay after all.
Kevin Guskiewicz makes an about-face, will remain MSU’s president
Posted inEnvironment
How Detroit ceded a historically Black neighborhood to a billionaire-owned concrete facility
After a Moroun-owned company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local and state officials have been little help.
Posted inMichigan Government
Mallory McMorrow ends Senate campaign, narrowing Michigan Democratic primary
Mallory McMorrow’s departure leaves two Democrats in Michigan’s US Senate race: Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. ‘Whoever wins this primary on August 4th will have my full support,’ McMorrow said.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ would hurt Michigan’s farmers, rural communities
Congress should respect state authority, uphold voter-approved laws and support a food system that rewards innovation, responsibility and consumer trust rather than weakening those values.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan lawmakers pass $84B budget, 67 bills in marathon session
In a nearly 24-hour session that went through the night, Michigan lawmakers finalized a roughly $84 billion spending plan and approved dozens of policy bills.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, July 3: Trivia by the people, for the people
Declare your independence from the humdrum by answering these 10 questions about the week in Michigan news.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Dam safety reforms, millions for repairs advance in Michigan Legislature
Dueling state House and state Senate bills need additional votes before heading to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk, but the votes represent major action on reforms that have stalled in past sessions.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | An anonymous abuse report targeted Buttigieg, but Michigan CPS did its job
Mr. Buttigieg and his family were surely distressed and frightened. Who wouldn’t be? But as we consider what policies should be enacted to prevent Mr. Buttigieg’s experience, we must also ask how those policies would impact the investigation of true cases of child abuse
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Is ignoring a child’s doctor ‘neglect’? Michigan bill would allow an exception
A Michigan mom’s embrace of ‘holistic’ medicine for her daughter’s condition triggered a CPS investigation. Her story prompted a bill that would redefine medical neglect for parents who refuse the advice of their doctors.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Mundy megasite reignites controversy with new, $40M bid for Swartz Creek school
School officials pledge transparency after a $261 million project to assemble land for a factory near Flint Bishop Airport led to resignations, a lawsuit and accusations of secrecy.