Detroit added more than 5,000 residents for the second year in a row, but some other communities lost ground, according to new US Census estimates. Use our searchable database to look up your town.
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Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Mental health is health: Make annual screenings standard for Michigan K–12
Michigan should establish annual behavioral health assessments for every K-12 student, just as we require annual physical health evaluations.
Posted inTalent & Education
Money woes close a small Michigan college. It’s not alone
Siena Heights University in Adrian is closing for good after graduating its final class. It’s among a wave of closures for small, private, faith-based colleges regionally and in Michigan.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Listens
Bridge Listens is a yearlong listening effort to identify Michigan’s most important issues and ensure politicians address them. The initiative intends to ground 2026 elections in fact-based journalism and engagement, concluding with an Issues Summit.
Posted inBusiness Watch
A victim of its popularity, Petoskey struggles as home prices hit $1 million
With half of its homes occupied only a few months of the year, Petoskey is facing a housing crisis for year-round residents.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Nurses allege toxic workplace under Michigan county medical director
St. Clair County’s medical director has been the subject of several complaints throughout his tenure, with nurses alleging gender-based discrimination in the county health department.
Posted inMichigan Government
Judge blocks stadium funding in case challenging Michigan earmark process
A state judge blocked two earmarks for baseball stadiums after ruling the grants, one of many scores to fund local projects in recent years, may be unconstitutional.
Posted inMichigan Government
House votes to nix Michigan’s 100% clean energy goal, but it’s DOA in Senate
House Republican leaders argued the law prioritizes clean energy at the expense of affordability. Senate Democratic leaders said the repeal has ‘no chance’ of advancing in their chamber.
Posted inBusiness Watch
MEDC under fire, board silent following criminal charges against ex-member
A potential target in an ongoing criminal probe, MEDC CEO Quentin Messer said Tuesday he still has “the best job in economic development.”
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Some fear ‘domino effect’ as disabled adults lose lifeline in northern Michigan
A Charlevoix day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is set to close this month. Families are left with few options for care as providers warn of systemic issues to maintain services.