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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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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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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Bill would revive and expand upon repealed state occupational requirements Read more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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Detroit’s cider mill scores legal win, but the fight isn’t over yet

Civil hearing scheduled for Wednesday Read more

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Michigan House OKs tax breaks for data centers

Opponents cite fiscal, environmental costs of handout that could exceed $90M Read more

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Michigan’s employment numbers continue to head in the wrong direction

Employment has gone up in 29 states since January — but not in Michigan Read more

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Michigan House approves bills to resurrect dues skim for home health care providers

Previous dues skim took $34M from home health care workers caring for family members Read more

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Company set to receive state subsidies fails to deliver again

LG Energy Solutions was set to receive funds to develop battery plant Read more

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Supreme Court ruling could weaken renewed dues skim

Bill targeting home health care providers expected to pass House Read more

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Insults fly as State Board of Education discusses declining literacy

‘People ... are passionate about what’s best for children’ Read more

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Unclear whether MSU Trustee resides in Michigan or Texas

Renee Knake Jefferson listed as Texas homeowner from 2021-23, property records show Read more

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Union targets home health helpers’ paychecks under the guise of collective bargaining

Bill aims to resurrect dues skim from 2005-13 Read more

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Reading scores plummeted as Michigan schools adopted now-discredited curriculum

Midland school district is still using the Calkins method Read more

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