Michigan officials are warning travelers about ‘juice jacking,’ a cybercrime where hackers use public USB charging ports to steal data or install malware.
Holiday travel? Michiganders warned of ‘juice jacking’ at charging ports
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Keeping coal plant online isn’t just costly, it risks Michiganders’ health
There is no evidence-based justification for prolonging a technology that is no longer necessary to meet our energy needs and causes undue harm to our most vulnerable communities.
Posted inMichigan Government
Republicans ask DOJ to oversee Michigan’s 2026 election. Dems cry foul
Republicans urge federal oversight of Michigan’s 2026 election because SOS Jocelyn Benson is a candidate for governor. Democrats call it an invitation for Trump ‘interference.’
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Nov. 14, 2025: Penny power
Another week, another 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan news and government. If you followed the news, this should be a breeze.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Hope, anger on display at town hall as $261M megasite forges ahead near Flint
About 200 gather for a town hall hearing about what’s next for Mundy Township after Sandisk’s plans for a semiconductor collapsed.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan adopts updated sex education standards after contentious meeting
Michigan Democrats approved an update to the state’s health standards during a contentious State Board of Education meeting. Many public commenters took issue with the state’s recommendation to address gender identity in instruction.
Posted inTalent & Education
How can Michigan improve schools? Mississippi’s ex-superintendent has ideas
Mississippi transformed from last to near-top in reading after unified political support, early-grade intervention and strict science-of-reading reforms. Former state superintendent Carey Wright, now in Maryland, says success required consistency, teamwork, and keeping politics out — lessons Michigan will face as education becomes a 2026 campaign issue.
Posted inMichigan Government
Officials: Detroit flight delays, cancellations continue despite shutdown end
The longest federal government shutdown on record may be over, but it could be a while before air travel is back to normal, pilots and Wayne County Airport Authority officials warned Thursday.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan lawmakers OK ‘pork’ reform after scandals, investigations
With an alleged earmark embezzlement case heading to court next week, Michigan lawmakers finalize reform plan to require public disclosure 45 days before final budget votes.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Climate change is shrinking fish in Michigan lakes
A new study digitized decades’ worth of written observations about Michigan’s fish to show a connection between warmer waters and smaller fish. Prized species like northern pike are among the affected species.