Legislators avoid constitutional requirement through opaque descriptions

‘It’s trickery,’ legislative critic says Read more

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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

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Michigan election misinformation hotline stuffed with spam

Nearly all complaints were jokes, spam, or attacks, CapCon review shows Read more

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Michigan employment numbers have been falling since May

Nearly 32,000 jobs lost as state jobs lag most of the nation Read more

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Net zero goals likely to turn off Michigan’s electricity grid

Grid operator projects insufficient electric capacity by 2032 Read more

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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

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National energy association warns of higher winter heating bills

Colder weather, bad policies to blame Read more

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Grand Rapids seeks feedback on climate action plan

Proposal calls for eliminating greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040 Read more

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Cato Institute gives Gov. Whitmer a ‘D’ grade for fiscal policy

Report grades governors on tax cuts, spending history Read more

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Saline educator blames 10-point drop in math scores on new algorithm

New results reflect a more accurate test, one expert replies Read more

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Taxpayers rejecting pricier school bonds

Bond issue asking prices doubled over 24 years, but more spending hasn’t brought better academic results Read more

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House bill would bring back rejected ergonomic standards

Government could impose a $250 fine for each aggrieved employee Read more

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Court to hear short-term rental dispute

Park Township officials, landlords, seek rental resolution Read more

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Security guards deauthorize union; payments now optional

Outcome of unfair labor charge still uncertain Read more

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Michigan agencies staffed by fellows from climate advocacy group

State sought ‘hundreds’ of members in future years 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

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Michigan earns a ‘D’ grade for finances

Truth In Accounting ranks state 35th out of 50 for financial health Read more

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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

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There’s something wrong in Union Charter Township: Part I

Micromanagement by local government stifles growth, developers say Read more

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Cellphones could go dark in Michigan schools

New bill would help distracted students focus on learning, lawmaker says Read more

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SEIU starts recruiting members from home health helpers

Unclear how aging council obtained mailing address Read more

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Curtains could fall for some interior designers

Bill would revive and expand upon repealed state occupational requirements Read more

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School curricula to stay hidden from parents, high court rules

Michigan Supreme Court denies appeal of parent seeking school documents Read more

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Workers at Mt. Clemens tooling company are on the way to decertifying the UAW

Could mean union’s ouster Read more

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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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