Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday outlined her policy priorities for the rest of the year, highlighting public health, clean energy, economic health and democracy in her “What’s Next” address prior to the Legislature returning from summer break.
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How a Hip-Hop Mindset Can Help Teachers in a Time of Turmoil | Opinion
How a Hip-Hop Mindset Can Help Teachers in a Time of Turmoil | Opinion
Report Cites ‘Flawed’ Voter Purges as Unfair
There are many good reasons for states to update their voter rolls in preparation for elections, but a new report contended many are too zealous about it, jeopardizing some people’s right to vote.
From Beyoncé to ‘Baby Shark,’ the Right Tune Can Save a Life
With popular artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift touring Michigan this summer, the American Heart Association is reminding people that some of their favorite songs are for more than singing along.
Michigan Fake Electors Arraigned in Lansing Court Thursday
According to the Michigan attorney general’s investigation, the group of Republicans sent false documents to the U.S. Capitol, claiming to be “the duly elected and qualified Electors” for Michigan, cast the state’s 16 electoral votes for Trump and then Vice President Mike Pence.
Northern Mich. Republicans Concerned About Pure Michigan After Federal COVID Relief Money Dries Up
State Rep. Ken Borton (R-Gaylord) and other Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on July 24, condemning cuts to the Pure Michigan campaign in the most recent state budget.
Total Jobs Increase Nationwide
The largest gains were seen in health care (+63,000), social assistance (+24,000), financial activities (+19,000), construction (+19,000), and leisure and hospitality services (+17,000).
Enviros Discuss Highs and Lows of DTE Settlement Before State Commission Review
Clean energy and environmental activists gathered Tuesday at a webinar to break down a recent settlement changing how DTE Energy will operate over the next 20 years.
Michigan Still Allows Emergency Takeovers of Local Governments. Is it Finally Time to Reconsider?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, for example, advocated for repealing it in her 2018 campaign, and her press secretary said Whitmer will “work closely with the legislature if they take up legislation reforming the state’s emergency manager law.”
Watch for Harmful Algal Blooms in MI Recreational Waters
Michigan residents are being warned to be prepared for another season of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.