The agency that doles out hundreds of millions in taxpayer money is just now mandating its board to make public potential conflicts of interest. The move follows a criminal case against a former board member.
Michigan subsidy board beefs up ethics rules. Critics ask what took so long
Posted inMichigan Government
Report: Michigan’s budget much bigger than ‘on paper,’ likely tops $86B
Michigan lawmakers shifted large sums of money ‘with the apparent intent of making this year’s budget appear smaller than last year’s,’ according to a new nonpartisan analysis.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact-check: Millionaire claims in Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens Senate race
Haley Stevens has repeatedly claimed to be the only non-millionaire in Michigan’s US Senate race. While she hasn’t proven the claim, Abdul El-Sayed hasn’t denied it, and past disclosures show he may be.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | AI makes it easier to deny reality. Michigan politics are already suffering
Being caught on tape no longer ruins political careers — and policymakers, courts and media companies must act quickly to ensure accountability remains.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan bars big investors from buying more homes. Will it work?
A new Michigan law limits how many homes private equity firms can legally own. Backers acknowledge it’s not as big of an issue here than some other states.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Is John James backed by data center developers?
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson is attacking rival John James over donations from data center developers. Some of the contributions predate the data center boom.
Posted inTalent & Education
Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers
As Michigan struggles with low literacy test scores, leaders are putting in a new training requirement for elementary teachers.
Posted inTalent & Education
Whitmer signs education budget: What to know about college affordability
Michigan’s education budget includes a new dual enrollment effort that could help students save money on college costs.
Posted inMichigan Government
Did your candidate drop out? How to change vote in Michigan
Michigan voters must act fast if they want to spoil their ballots. Clerks must receive the request by Friday.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Can Michigan learn the right lessons from two child welfare cases?
Confusing poverty with neglect deluges child welfare systems and steals time from finding children in real danger.
