A new poll finds that 2-in-5 older Michiganders don’t know about the programs and services available to them. Despite that, older residents rate the state ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ as a place to age.
Michigan’s aging fast, but many seniors unaware of services, poll finds
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Supremes weigh fate of nine blocked bills
Nearly 18 months after Democrats approved the bills, the Michigan Supreme Court is poised to decide whether Republicans must send them to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for signature.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan cities rethink ‘No Mow May’ as experts question pollinator benefits
Several Michigan cities have ditched ‘No Mow May’ amid fears
of ticks and limited evidence that longer grass in early spring helps pollinators.
Posted inMichigan Government
Nessel: Businesswoman stole from state, tapped political ties for $20M grant
Attorney General Dana Nessel alleges businesswoman Fay Beydoun stole state funds after using political connections to secure a $20 million budget earmark.
Posted inTalent & Education
Most school bonds pass in Tuesday’s election. Look up your district
Statewide, 61.1% of school bonds passed. Some districts that failed to get bonds passed in November also failed Tuesday.
Posted inMichigan Government
Democrats keep control of Michigan Senate with special election win
Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.
Posted inMichigan Government
Wayne County to DOJ: We can’t hand over ballots we don’t have
Local clerks say the federal demand for 2024 ballots ‘reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of how elections are administered in Michigan.’
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan may force hospitals to disclose savings from drug cost program
The federal 340B program was meant to reduce drug costs for patients, but, according to some critics, instead it’s lining the budgets of big hospital systems. Others argue it’s keeping the little guys afloat.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | If Michigan wants a government that works, it must get money out of politics
Whether you’re focused on clean water, affordable energy or economic security, the same pattern keeps showing up: Too often, the biggest checks carry the most weight.
Posted inOutdoors Life
After 89 years, Michigan hunting and fishing group is done: ‘It’s a void’
Michigan United Conservation Clubs announced Monday it is dissolving.