An industry group wants to block implementation of a 24% wholesale tax that is central to lawmaker’s $2 billion road funding plan.
Michigan Marijuana group sues to block new tax central to road funding deal
Posted inOutdoors Life
Goats help Michigan farmers battle invasive species naturally
Some Michigan landowners are turning to goats to clear invasive plants instead of using pesticides or machinery. The animals naturally graze on tough vegetation, offering an eco-friendly way to manage overgrown land.
Posted inMichigan Government
Officials: West Michigan sewer expansion to spur growth, but they’re $7M short
The need for a redesigned pump station and inflation drove up the price tag for the project that already got $60 million from the state.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Protect Michigan families’ health care not tax breaks for the wealthy
Small business owners, self-employed workers and middle-income families across Michigan would face impossible choices. Some would be forced to drop coverage altogether.
Posted inEvents, The Center for Michigan
Bridge Culture Club returns to discuss ‘The Invisible Mammal’ documentary film
Kristin Tièche joins Bridge Culture Club on Oct. 22 to answer questions about her documentary about bats, their struggle and the humans who help them.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Labradoodle’s special mission: Helping a Michigan tribe save rare turtles
Mooz the labradoodle is helping scientists from the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians study the threatened wood turtles. The work may lead to the use of dogs to help conserve other rare species.
Posted inTalent & Education
How one Detroit school is using free bikes to combat chronic absenteeism
Davis Aerospace students say the bikes have helped address some systemic barriers in getting to school.
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.