News Summary On June 11, Michigan House Republicans approved a $21.9 billion K-12 education budget that raises per-pupil funding but draws criticism for favoring wealthier
News Summary Michigan’s bottle return rate dropped to 70.4% in 2024, marking the lowest level since 1990. This decline, coupled with over $116 million in
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have proposed a new bill to combat fraud in the state’s food assistance program by requiring EBT cards to feature the
News Summary The U.S. Department of Labor has paused operations at multiple Job Corps centers, including those in Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids, due to
News Summary Proposed budget cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could lead to a staggering $900 million loss in federal food assistance funding
News Summary Michigan has announced its ‘AI and the Workforce Plan’ aimed at preparing the state’s workforce for the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial
News Summary LACROIX Electronics has announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, resulting in the layoff of 115 employees. This decision
News Summary Michigan is at risk of significant Medicaid program cuts that could impact millions of residents as Congress discusses a budget plan aimed at
News Summary Michigan will distribute about $34 million to 23,000 unemployment claimants following a class-action lawsuit settlement. The settlement addresses concerns from workers wrongly told
News Summary In 2024, Michigan experienced a significant 36% reduction in overdose deaths, bringing the total to 1,916, the lowest in nearly a decade. This
