Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants to stop DTE and Consumers from spending to influence or elect politicians. ‘We’re going to end the conflict of interest,’ she said.
Jocelyn Benson: Ban Michigan utility spending to influence politicians
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan kids miss a lot of school. Rural districts trying to change that
Michigan has the highest rate of chronic absenteeism in the Midwest. In rural southwest Michigan, districts are using research-backed tactics to get kids in class.
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As Michigan falls further behind, some ask: Time to overhaul high school?
With college readiness low and absenteeism high, education groups say Michigan is overdue for a change in high school graduation standards
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Listen: Scientists work to reintroduce whitefish to Michigan’s rivers
Interlochen Public Radio joined scientists as they worked to reintroduce whitefish to the Jordan River.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, April 10: Magic is among us!
Hocus pocus, the week is in focus with this fun quiz about 10 news events in Michigan. Have you paid attention?
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan considers ‘1 buck rule’ to balance herd, better control population
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is considering a ‘one buck’ policy that would mean no hunter in the state could kill more than one antlered deer.
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U-M shifts funding from DEI into its free tuition program, Go Blue Guarantee
The millions of dollars the University of Michigan had been spending on its diversity equity and inclusion initiative have helped expand a free-tuition program to thousands more students.
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The rise and fall of DEI at University of Michigan
How a viral social media post sparked the creation of a sweeping diversity effort.
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After DEI shutdown, U-M under pressure to rebuild diversity programs
Black students lament loss of programs, access, saying ‘we’ve not really been heard.’ But critics say the university simply repackaged its DEI programs after Trump’s threat to cut off funding.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan cities consider changing César Chavez street, school names
Allegations of sexual abuse by late labor leader César Chavez are prompting Michigan communities to reconsider streets, schools and events named in his honor.