Child care in Michigan Archives - Page 3 of 13

Students write on a chalkboard during the after-school program at the Sylverster Broome Empowerment Village on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Michigan schools face tough calls as government shutdown looms

by Isabel Lohman and Jordyn Hermani September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Michigan schools are taking out loans, limiting free meals and warning of preschool closures if the state government shuts down Oct. 1. A prolonged shutdown could cost them even more.

Michigan Government

As Michigan lawmakers fight, bipartisan transparency and public safety bills flounder

by Jordyn Hermani September 1, 2025August 29, 2025

It’s not just the budget: Hundreds of policy proposals are stalled in the Michigan Legislature, including broadly bipartisan bills to improve government transparency, public safety and limit cellphone use in schools.

Michigan Health Watch

Michigan Head Start, health programs scramble amid immigration crackdown

by Eli Newman July 29, 2025August 21, 2025

Some immigrants are barred from using federally backed social programs like health centers and Head Start following the Trump administration’s reinterpretation of a decades-old rule.

Different toys on table in playroom. Kindergarten interior

Talent & Education

Studies raise warnings about Michigan child care access, cost

by Ron French April 21, 2025May 15, 2025

Families can’t afford to pay and workers can’t afford to stay. Michigan’s child care crisis is crimping family budgets and hobbling Michigan businesses.

Two people looking at computers on a table.

Talent & Education

A stampede for child care in Traverse City reveals ‘heartbreaking’ crisis

by Ron French February 24, 2025May 15, 2025

This month in Traverse City, 240 child care slots were snapped up in 2 minutes, the latest sign of a statewide crisis that costs Michigan some $3 billion annually and creates countless headaches.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wearing a blue jacket.

Michigan Government

Report card: Gretchen Whitmer’s 48 promises during State of State speeches

by Simon D. Schuster and Lauren Gibbons February 3, 2025May 15, 2025

Bridge Michigan’s analysis of six speeches shows the Democratic governor has had her most success implementing gun reforms and social policy, but struggled with infrastructure. The verdict is out on education.

Talent & Education

Michigan 'lifelong education' department turns 1, touting growth in free pre-K, college

by Isabel Lohman January 2, 2025May 15, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pushed for expanded pre-K access and more adults with college degrees. Her new department sees signs of success.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Michigan Government

Benson: Michigan officials, candidates can use campaign cash for child care

by Jordyn Hermani November 27, 2024May 15, 2025

New ruling ‘will help open up doors for more parents to run for office,’ says lawmaker who requested the interpretation from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.