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Posted inTalent & Education
Survey: 1-in-5 Michigan teachers and staff said they will soon leave field
In a survey by the Michigan Education Association, the state’s largest teachers’ union, educators noted more shortages and disruption than before and said they are less satisfied with their jobs.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Ambassador Bridge reopens after Canadian border crossing protests
The international link between Detroit and Windsor is the busiest trade route between the U.S. and Canada. The protests halted auto production as essential supplies — from auto parts to food — languished, prompting concerns by Michigan officials.
Posted inMichigan Government
Canadian judge OKs police removal of truckers blocking Ambassador Bridge
Michigan suffered as bridge traffic was halted all week, with auto industry shutdowns resulting from shipping delays. The truckers were protesting mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for them to cross the border.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne signal lift of COVID school mask mandates
The decisions follow similar actions in counties across Michigan and the nation to drop mask mandates as omicron recedes.
Posted inTalent & Education
Money headed to Michigan schools to help with COVID testing
More than $1 billion in federal COVID relief funds will be used for school COVID test kits and additional state lab capacity, less than a month after schools ran dangerously low on supplies.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan officials call for trucker protest to end 'immediately and safely'
Auto production slowed this week as the so-called ‘Freedom Caravan’ continued its blockade of the Ambassador and Blue Water bridge crossings to Canada over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan counties drop mask mandates as COVID plummets. Schools may follow.
Health officials in Ingham, Washtenaw and northern Michigan counties are dropping mandates within days.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Truckers protesting vaccine mandate block two Michigan bridges to Canada
Traffic slowdowns started Monday at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit, then the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests expanded to the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Now Michigan officials worry about further supply chain tightening and potential economic impact.
Posted inMichigan Government
How Michigan will spend $1.2B in federal aid for pandemic relief, COVID tests
Michigan lawmakers end months of stalemates over federal resources and allocate money for schools, nursing homes, labs and more.