Ten years ago, Michigan vowed to become a Top 10 state for education. Since then, it’s outspent many other states and seen diminishing returns amid a revolving door of reforms.
A federal judge ruled that the former owner of two failed mid-Michigan dams is liable for $120 million in damages. But he filed for bankruptcy in 2020.
A group called AxMITax plans to begin circulating petitions in January for a potential ballot proposal, which if passed would eliminate, among other priorities, the $2.5 billion State Education Tax used to support K-12 schools.
Few have contributed more to the understanding of the early Americas and ancient mammals than Dan Fisher. After dozens of digs and numerous studies, he’s retiring from the University of Michigan this year.
The Michigan House will remain at a 54-54 tie until replacements for two departing Democrats are seated in April 2024, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday.
Some worker shortages hurt more than others, and state leaders are rushing to try to make it easier to fill vacancies from paramedics to special ed teachers.