Beginning April 1, Michiganders must once again prove Medicaid eligibility, following years of protection from cutoffs during the pandemic. Many will likely lose coverage even though they qualify because they don’t fill out the right form.
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Can more cash transform Michigan’s middling schools? We may find out soon
A once-in-a-generation influx of money is allowing education advocates to debate reforms to a school system that has underperformed for decades
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East Lansing cut school security. After several fights, it reversed course
East Lansing Public Schools was among several Michigan districts that reduced security years ago to address other budget concerns. But this year has been marked by reports of guns, fights and intimidation, leading school officials to change direction.
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Michigan businesses with hourly workers fret over continued pay hikes
Inflation may be moderating, but there still aren’t enough hourly workers to fill open restaurant, retail and other lower-paid hourly jobs. In Michigan, businesses that depend on such workers are still raising pay to attract employees, a trend they say can’t keep doing.
Posted inMichigan Government
COVID-positive Democrat cast votes at Michigan Capitol, despite protocols
A spokesperson says the lawmaker adhered to social distancing, but the arrangement is drawing criticism weeks after Democrats took control of the Legislature.
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A school fight, a gun, and a Michigan community demands action
Behavioral problems are increasing in post-pandemic Michigan schools. In East Lansing, students and parents say enough is enough.
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College enrollments stay down in Michigan. Blame paychecks and the pandemic?
Community colleges sustain the biggest drop, but the percentage of recent high school graduates at four-year schools remains well below pre-COVID levels.
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Michigan parks need more summer workers to help with spike in visitors
Camping and hiking at state, national, local and metroparks has increased significantly since before the pandemic. Parks are already taking reservations for visitors and job applications for the summer season.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan students need individual tutoring and soon
In her fifth State of the State address, set for Wednesday, Whitmer will make the case for more tutors in schools before spring break to help students recover from pandemic learning loss.
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End of fed child tax credit expansion risks more Michigan kids in poverty
Twelve states have passed their own state child tax credits that are independent of the federal credit, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Michigan is not one of them.