Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants more tax credits for homebuyers, but also new taxes on Airbnbs and limits on home sales to private equity firms.
Jocelyn Benson pitches housing plan with homebuyer tax credits, Airbnb tax
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Protecting those who protect us: Restoring respect for Michigan first responders
Law enforcement officers and emergency personnel put their lives on the line every day, and they deserve to know that their safety is just as valued and defended as the communities they serve.
Posted inMichigan Government
Where Michigan Secretary of State candidates stand on key election issues
Votebeat asked Michigan’s secretary of state candidates where they stand on proof of citizenship, election security, and more.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Report: Michigan to pay more for nursing homes than most of US — again
Amid concerns about the high cost of aging, new data highlights the increasing cost of nursing home care in Michigan and across the US.
Posted inTalent & Education
U-M ends ties with program that helped diversify PhDs, after federal threat
The PhD Project was inspired by a U-M effort from the early 90s, but the university has ended its association with the mentoring program following a federal probe into ‘racial preferences.’
Posted inMichigan Government
Can Michigan block new ICE facilities? How officials are fighting back
In Romulus and Southfield, local and state officials are battling a proposed ICE detention center and office space. They face an uphill fight.
Posted inMichigan Government
Study: Ann Arbor council most divided in nation — and that’s a good thing
A data company scoured 8 million meeting minutes nationwide over 17 years and concluded that Ann Arbor has the most dissent on its City Council. That makes for long meetings but good government
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Feb 27: Are you paying attention?
Following the news? Answer these questions and you could win a prize!
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Opinion | Michigan school funding needs to be predictable and weighted
Instead of picking winners and losers based on political favors, we should fund students based on their needs
Posted inMichigan Government
Tears, anger at Michigan hearing on bungled tribal boarding school report
More than 40 years after Michigan’s last tribal boarding school closed, the state is still struggling to come to grips with the practice that devastated generations of Native American families.