Residents around an Up North lake deal with routine flooding and say flat-tailed rodents downstream are to blame.
Near Sleeping Bear Dunes, residents battle beavers — and feds — over floods
Posted inMichigan Government
Lee Chatfield trial delayed again, this time over disputed expert witness
The delay could push the embezzlement trial of the former Republican House speaker past the November election. At issue is whether testimony from a forensic accountant should be allowed.
Posted inTalent & Education
As Michigan forges forward on literacy, many ask: What about math?
In a state laser focused on literacy, educators and leaders say more attention needs to be paid to math.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes. How to cope is controversial
Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels. But there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
Posted inTalent & Education
As enrollments plummet, Michigan communities sweat job losses from universities
For communities around many of Michigan’s public universities, declining enrollments and inadequate state funding may have severe adverse economic impacts.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Jocelyn Benson’s family ties to Saline data center
GOP attack ad claims Jocelyn Benson will ‘get rich’ off a data center her husband worked on. Benson says her family won’t make a dime. Here are the facts.
Posted inNews Quiz
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Sept. 18: Hooray for everyone
You are wonderful. Prove it by answering 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan
Posted inBusiness Watch
Audit finds fault in Michigan job training program, claims $59M misspent
At a time when Michigan is desperate to better educate workers with advanced certificates, a new report used millions instead to reimburse employers for basic on-the-job training.
Posted inMichigan Government
Mike Rogers calls for gas tax pause. It’s a no-go, says state GOP leader
Amid rising prices, Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers wants to suspend gas taxes. But that’s not realistic at the state level, says House Speaker Matt Hall.
Posted inMichigan Government
John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competition
GOP gubernatorial nominee John James has released a plan he said would limit rate increases and increase reliability.