In an open letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Democratic Leader Winnie Brinks and House Speaker Matt Hall, the executive directors of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators and the Michigan Association of School Boards call for the state to finalize the K-12 education budget without delay.
Opinion | Michigan’s legislators and governor need to pass a K-12 budget now
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan drug deaths drop, but lawmakers question disjointed opioid efforts Â
Michigan lawmakers grilled a Whitmer administration official about poor coordination between county and state efforts to blunt the opioid epidemic.
Posted inTalent & Education
Gov. Whitmer has vowed to boost literacy in Michigan. Here’s where we stand
As Michigan struggles with reading on national rankings, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state must focus on literacy. What to know.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | State policymakers need to address short-term ‘party house’ rentals
The short-term rental marketplace has exploded in recent years, offering new opportunities for travel and tourism. But without appropriate guardrails, that growth can come at the expense of neighborhood stability and public safety.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan’s PreK for All program helps our state’s small businesses thrive
Every parent deserves the opportunity to work, every child deserves the support to learn and grow, and Michigan’s small business community depends on a strong, resilient workforce.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Gas prices curb some summer plans for Michigan boaters
Motorists and airline passengers aren’t the only travelers thinking about high fuel prices as summer vacations near. Recreational boaters are feeling a pinch from the Iran war too.
Posted inMichigan Government
Deaths at Michigan women’s prison spur calls for Whitmer to act, director to resign
A third death in less than a month at Michigan’s only women’s prison is prompting calls for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene and for Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington to resign.
Posted inQuality of Life
Summer’s coming, Michigan. Get ready for Dubai chocolate, churro ice cream and more
Get ready for Far Better Swirl, Dubai Chocolate and a blueberry lavender gelato. Ice cream cone season is upon us, and Michigan ice cream makers are scooping new flavors.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan teens skip organ donor signups. Lansing hopes to change that
With only about 1 in 3 first-time teenage drivers registering to become organ donors, Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would ask schools to explain the importance to students.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Harmful Farm Bill proposal would worsen food insecurity in Michigan
The bill would make it even harder for many families to afford groceries at a time prices continue to rise. A strong Farm Bill should fight hunger, not exacerbate it.