Davis Aerospace students say the bikes have helped address some systemic barriers in getting to school.
How one Detroit school is using free bikes to combat chronic absenteeism
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan budget takes IT from Jocelyn Benson after transparency portal flop
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will lose oversight of IT systems under a budget provision championed by House Republicans. ‘Benson has failed miserably with these public websites,’ said one lawmaker.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan students lag in reading. Will mandatory teacher training help?
Michigan leaders agree student literacy scores need to improve. One idea some are pushing is to mandate a specific ‘science of reading’ training called LETRS.
Posted inTalent & Education
Bathroom wars hit MSU: This time, it’s unisex showers, toilets in honors dorm
MSU has opened its first unisex community dorm bathroom as part of $37 million in renovations to Campbell Hall. While showers are private, public spaces aren’t — and not all parents are on board.
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Gretchen Whitmer signs $81B Michigan budget, roads deal. What to know
Michigan’s new budget has more money for roads, more taxes on pot and some new spending cuts. What to know about the $81B spending law.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan lawmakers reject money for Gretchen Whitmer’s population growth office
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sought $10 million for her Michigan Growth Office. Lawmakers said no.
Posted inQuality of Life
Call it Cadillac Rock City: Michigan town fetes 50 years after visit from KISS
Fifty years ago, the band KISS made a surprise visit to Cadillac to celebrate the high school football team’s winning season, which was inspired by KISS tunes. Through this month, Cadillac will host several events commemorating the occasion.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan corn mazes come to life with GPS, drones and creative inspiration
From the Grateful Dead to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Michigan farms are getting creative with corn mazes. Here’s how they’re made.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan cash aid program for moms and babies gets $270 million in new budget
The additional funding will allow Rx Kids to expand in more low-income communities and reach about 100,000 babies over the next few years.
Posted inOutdoors Life
‘The Gales of November’ excerpt: Edmund Fitzgerald built for luxury, not safety
In this excerpt of “The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” author John U. Bacon explains that the mighty freighter was constructed to hold as much cargo as possible and impress captains of industry.