Michigan officials were unable to finalize a budget agreement by the state’s July 1 deadline for the second year in a row, frustrating schools seeking funding certainty.
In blow to schools, Michigan officials miss July 1 budget deadline — again
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Amid dam sale critiques, Consumers offers to send profits to safety fund
As it urges regulators to approve a dam sale plan that a judge called “not in the public interest,” Consumers has offered to funnel $270 million in ratepayer dollars into the special fund. Critics say the company shouldn’t be entitled to those profits in the first place.
Posted inTalent & Education
U-M shrinks pay for Dearborn, Flint chancellors as it doubles it in Ann Arbor
U-M has steadily increased the salary for the president of its flagship school, but new chancellors coming in to lead regional campuses make less than predecessors, records show.
Posted inOutdoors Life, Quality of Life
Michigan Fourth of July weekend: heat, beaches and fireworks. What to know.
Michigan’s Fourth of July weekend will bring hot weather, busy roads and hazardous swimming conditions at some beaches. Here’s what to know about the forecast, travel, fireworks laws and holiday celebrations across the state.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drugs. ‘Pandemonium’ ahead for Michigan doctors?
A new Medicare program offers some beneficiaries GLP-1 drugs at just $50 a month for weight loss, but the program is temporary, and eligibility rules could shut out many patients.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan celebrates America’s 250th: Fireworks, history tours, other events
Find events in your area as Michigan kicks off celebrations for the nation’s 250th anniversary with coordinated readings of the Declaration of Independence, historical events, fireworks and community gatherings.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Ever tried Claude.AI? Meet the Michigander who inspired its name
Gaylord native Claude Shannon revolutionized how the digital world communicates in the late 1940s. Today, the Michigander is an eponym for one of the fastest-growing AI models.
Posted inQuality of Life
Some Michiganders fly American flag. Others refuse. A new poll explores why
A new survey shows that how ‘Old Glory’ is viewed through the lens of patriotism differs by age, political leanings and particularly race.
Posted inQuality of Life
Hosting a Fourth of July barbecue? Expect to spend more
Costs for a picnic are the highest since a farm group began tracking expenses 10 years ago.
Posted inMichigan Government, Talent & Education
Michigan schools sweat as deadline looms without state budget: It’s ‘super frustrating’
Michigan House, Senate cancel session with just days before legal deadline to pass state budget. ‘We were hopeful,’ said a spokesperson for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.