Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson served on the board of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is now facing federal charges. Here are the facts.
Fact check: Republicans tie Jocelyn Benson to criminal case involving KKK
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Michigan gave schools $224M for infrastructure, but they need billions
Michigan is one of eight states where bonds are the primary funding source for school infrastructure costs, researchers found. The state recently awarded grants, but public schools still need $22.8 billion in repairs.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Frog songs tell nonprofit some species may be declining in southeast Michigan
Volunteers have been monitoring calls from eight amphibians in the Rouge River watershed for decades. Four frogs appear to be declining while three frogs and one toad may be increasing in numbers.
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Michigan college students struggle with housing, food. Program aims to help
Students at Henry Ford College and Wayne State University with basic needs will have access to a United Way official to direct them to resources on and off campus.
Posted inMichigan Government
Dem AG candidate Eli Savit: ‘Common sense’ to ban bump stocks, ghost guns
Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit said Friday he supports banning ghost guns and bump stocks, expressing hope the Michigan Legislature could enact those laws next year.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Aug. 14: Test your luck
Have you paid attention to the news? Prove it by answering 10 questions from all corners of the marvelous Mitten.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: GOP claims Abdul El-Sayed hates football, fireworks, Mackinac Island
GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers and his allies are making the case to voters that Abdul El-Sayed hates a lot of things Michigan residents enjoy. They’re quoting El-Sayed’s past comments, but in several cases omit key context.
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Michigan charges 5 noncitizens for allegedly voting in 2024 election
Attorney General Dana Nessel also charged a citizen who allegedly registered her noncitizen spouse to vote. Ten other noncitizen voting cases were closed, and 22 are still under investigation.
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A renewed push to ban seclusion, reduce restraint in Michigan schools
Michigan students were secluded or restrained nearly 18,000 times during the 2024-2025 school year. Advocates say more staff training and an emphasis on prevention would help students.
Posted inMichigan Government
She investigated Michigan Indian boarding schools — and found her family
A soon-to-be published book chronicles a Michigan journalist’s journey to uncover her family’s history in the state’s notorious Indian boarding schools.