Legislators avoid constitutional requirement through opaque descriptions
‘It’s trickery,’ legislative critic says Read more
Plainwell Community Schools seeks $40M bond for new building six months after last rejection
School district wants new track, gyms, HVAC and preschool building Read more
Michigan election misinformation hotline stuffed with spam
Nearly all complaints were jokes, spam, or attacks, CapCon review shows Read more
Michigan employment numbers have been falling since May
Nearly 32,000 jobs lost as state jobs lag most of the nation Read more
Net zero goals likely to turn off Michigan’s electricity grid
Grid operator projects insufficient electric capacity by 2032 Read more
Green energy nonprofit bank collects $5 million from taxpayers
Majority of past donations from Michigan Saves fund a Lansing lobbying and consulting firm Read more
National energy association warns of higher winter heating bills
Colder weather, bad policies to blame Read more
Grand Rapids seeks feedback on climate action plan
Proposal calls for eliminating greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040 Read more
Cato Institute gives Gov. Whitmer a ‘D’ grade for fiscal policy
Report grades governors on tax cuts, spending history Read more
Saline educator blames 10-point drop in math scores on new algorithm
New results reflect a more accurate test, one expert replies Read more
Taxpayers rejecting pricier school bonds
Bond issue asking prices doubled over 24 years, but more spending hasn’t brought better academic results Read more
House bill would bring back rejected ergonomic standards
Government could impose a $250 fine for each aggrieved employee Read more
Court to hear short-term rental dispute
Park Township officials, landlords, seek rental resolution Read more
Security guards deauthorize union; payments now optional
Outcome of unfair labor charge still uncertain Read more
Michigan agencies staffed by fellows from climate advocacy group
State sought ‘hundreds’ of members in future years Read more
Michigan earns a ‘D’ grade for finances
Truth In Accounting ranks state 35th out of 50 for financial health Read more
Michigan to wage war on oil and gas companies
17 attorneys will litigate state claims that the fossil fuel industry contributed to climate change Read more
There’s something wrong in Union Charter Township: Part I
Micromanagement by local government stifles growth, developers say Read more
Cellphones could go dark in Michigan schools
New bill would help distracted students focus on learning, lawmaker says Read more
SEIU starts recruiting members from home health helpers
Unclear how aging council obtained mailing address Read more
Curtains could fall for some interior designers
Bill would revive and expand upon repealed state occupational requirements Read more
School curricula to stay hidden from parents, high court rules
Michigan Supreme Court denies appeal of parent seeking school documents Read more
Workers at Mt. Clemens tooling company are on the way to decertifying the UAW
Could mean union’s ouster Read more
Taxpayers’ cost of drinking whiskey and rye: $2 million
Traverse City business also receives $62k for equipment from 2025 Michigan budget Read more
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There’s something wrong with Union Township: Part 2
Township wanted residents to build a road and water line to sell land Read more