As Michigan’s GOP-led House considers restricting transgender student bathroom use, the Trump administration warns the state it will lose funding if it doesn’t cut ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed materials.
Trump admin to Michigan: Remove ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed or lose millions
Posted inTalent & Education
M-STEP results: Third grade English language arts reaches new low
New state test scores show that less than 60% of third graders are proficient in English language arts. Meanwhile, leaders are investing millions in teacher training, new curriculum and literacy coaches.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan SOS: DOJ went silent after requesting voter records
The files are “ready to go over” to the feds, said a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State. “It seems strange that they’re not prepared to help us.”
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan House GOP budget cuts spending, workers and DEI to pave way for roads
With a potential government shutdown looming, Michigan’s Republican-led House unveiled and quickly approved a $78.5 billion budget plan that would slash spending and state workers but boost road funding.
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Dearborn Public Schools chief poised to become next state superintendent
Michigan Board of Education selects Glenn Maleyko to replace Michael Rice, who’s set to retire in October.
Posted inMichigan Government
DePerno seeks to delay misconduct hearing as he mounts new AG bid
Matthew DePerno, the Michigan Republican Party’s 2022 nominee for attorney general, is seeking to delay a professional misconduct hearing as he prepares for another run.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
State lawmakers describe ‘lack of service’ in Michigan’s mental health system
With too few psychiatric beds and staff to manage them, people with severe mental illness find themselves in emergency departments and county jails.
Posted inMichigan Government
Drug use a growing factor in fatal crashes on Michigan roadways
New Michigan crash data show drugs now factor in one-quarter road fatalities, up from 19% a decade ago. Overall road deaths remain elevated since the pandemic, with teens, seniors, motorcyclists and bicyclists seeing increased risks.
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Michigan Senate OKs plan to curtail hazardous waste and trash imports
Plan approved by the Michigan Senate would curtail the state’s hazardous waste industry by raising disposal fees, banning the disposal of some radioactive waste and pausing approvals for new facilities. It now heads to the House.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Doctors under pressure as U-M ends gender-affirming care for minors
Under federal threat, University of Michigan to end gender-affirming care for patients under age 19. That puts pressure on other doctors, too. ‘I’m not going to jail over this,’ says one.