At Project SEARCH, students learn what jobs they do and don’t like. They also get support from peers, instructors and employers. Independence and employment are the goals.
Work program helps Michigan students with disabilities. Will funding run dry?
Posted inBusiness Watch
Final home holdouts sell for $261M megasite; demos ramp up even without tenant
It’s curtains for a 90-acre neighborhood, as work accelerates on assembling a 1,300-acre site for a large-scale manufacturer in mid-Michigan. Boosters remain hopeful, but some residents and lawmakers are upset.
Posted inMichigan Government
You voted, now what? What happens to ballots in Michigan
The journey of a Michigan voter’s ballot doesn’t end when it’s cast. Here’s a crash course on how election officials handle ballots before, during and after Election Day to maintain election security and keep things organized.
Posted inMichigan Government
How to be an informed voter, detect misinformation
Misinformation is rampant. Here are resources to help.
Posted inMichigan Government
Jennifer Granholm backs Haley Stevens in Michigan US Senate battle
Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm is endorsing Haley Stevens for US Senate in Michigan’s competitive Democratic primary, calling her the best candidate to beat Republican Mike Rogers this fall.
Posted inTalent & Education
MSU’s new ethics policy: Gag order or commonsense loyalty guide for trustees?
Approved during a rare Sunday meeting, a new ethics policy is drawing criticism from those who say it violates free speech. But proponents say it’s necessary to outline expectations of trustees.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Study of PFAS levels in Michigan firefighters raises cautious optimism
Despite being at greater risk, a new study indicates the state’s firefighters have similar exposure to the toxic ‘forever chemicals’ as the rest of America.
Posted inMichigan Government
New Michigan tax system sparks confusion for 27,000 taxpayers
Michigan sent 27,000 taxpayers incorrect notices, including ‘alarming’ letters claiming owed taxes paid. Weeks later, the state is still working to correct the errors.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan is old and getting older. Experts warn of looming consequences
‘The baby boom really boomed in Michigan.’ The wave of resulting retirements is shrinking the state’s labor force, and experts warn population trends could be bad news for the state.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan gets $108M in Monsanto settlement to clean up PCB contamination
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Co. over long-term PCB contamination in the state, with the funds directed toward cleanup and restoration of affected natural resources.