More doctors but fewer insurance options for the needy? Tax credits for private schools, but not EVs? Here’s what residents can expect in 2025 under President-elect Donald Trump.
Michigan K-12 schools
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Michigan work zones, school buses to use cameras to catch traffic violators
Michigan will implement cameras in work zones to prevent construction-related crashes and on school buses to track people who fail to stop. The work-zone traffic systems can automatically issue tickets.
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Michigan bill would require filling out FAFSA or 'opt-out' form to graduate
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unlocks grants and student loans. Michigan leaders are split on whether requiring students to fill out the form to graduate is a good idea.
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Michigan Democrats advance mandatory kindergarten bill
Michigan Democrats have advanced a bill that would require students to attend kindergarten. It’s unclear how many students are not attending kindergarten right now.
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Michigan school district uses gas cards, camp trips to boost graduation rates
Weekend camps, home visits and flexible transportation options make up some of the ways Lansing School District is aiming to improve its graduation rates.
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How Michigan charter schools evolved — and how Democrats want to change them
Charter schools have been in Michigan for almost 30 years. Here are some major events in their history.
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Michigan school safety plan inches forward three years after Oxford shootings
The bill package would create more clear protocols for responding to emergencies and add student mental health support.
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Broadband internet still lags in rural Michigan; new program links 30k homes
Michigan is 31st nationwide for broadband access, with 1 in 10 residents lacking access. Slowly but surely, though, it is spreading across rural Michigan.
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FAFSA is live for 2025: Five things to know about Michigan college costs
This free form has the ability to unlock thousands of dollars to help students attend college.
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How nuclear plant, teacher layoffs inform Michigan’s ‘dark store’ tax debate
When big box stores receive lowered tax assessments, the impact is felt in schools and township halls. The tax policy may be debated in the upcoming ‘lame duck’ session.