In Michigan, parents may face limited access to certain medical records, such as substance abuse treatment, as their children get older. State Rep. Joe Aragona, R-Clinton Township, would change that.
Do Michigan parents have a right to see everything in kids’ medical records?
Posted inTalent & Education
Northern Michigan found a way to cut school absenteeism. Lansing may defund it
One reason Michigan is behind other states in test scores is because kids miss so much school. But a program hailed as a model is at risk of losing nearly half its funding.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Cement: A foundational strategic resource
Michigan continues to face numerous infrastructure challenges. When government demand is met with American-made cement, we are not simply pouring concrete, we are reinforcing our middle class, our industrial base and our long-term economic security.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Looking for an under-the-radar Michigan adventure? Try a river cruise
Companies offer dinner cruises, tiki themes, haunted histories and more on Michigan rivers.
Posted inMichigan Government
House Speaker Matt Hall threatens budget stall over impasse with Senate Dems
With less than three weeks until Michigan schools have to finalize their own spending plans, GOP legislative leaders downplayed the prospect of getting a state budget done in time.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
More people are using AI for medical advice. Here’s what to know
While artificial intelligence can offer advice on health concerns, doctors say there’s no replacement for physician visits.
Posted inTalent & Education
Attracting Michigan preschoolers, teachers with free housing, other innovations
A shortage of early childhood educators and the lack of child care options in some areas have inspired innovative solutions in Michigan. They include a free housing program in Battle Creek and converting space in a Grand Rapids transit facility into a child-care center.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan lawmakers must prioritize a family-centered policy agenda
As state leaders debate the budget and grapple with how to maximize program impact, they cannot lose sight of how their policy decisions impact families.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, June 12:Â Hooray for everyone
Have you paid attention to the news? Prove it by answering 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan researchers, boaters count on NOAA data. Trump wants to cut $1.3B
Trump’s proposed $1.3 billion cut would zero out programs that support weather observations, water quality, maritime safety and recreation on the Great Lakes.