The form, previewed on Twitter, is simple and short, and is expected to be officially released later this month. It promises to save Michigan borrowers up to $10,000 or even $20,000 in student debt.

After weeks of tension with the Board of Trustees, MSU President Samuel Stanley Jr. said he had lost confidence in the board, accusing some trustees of “micromanagement.” He is the third MSU president in five years to resign for issues related to Title IX compliance.

People with college degrees tend to make more money than those without them. Which is why the governor and legislature passed measures to cut tuition. Some schools are going further: eliminating book fees, financial red tape and other obstacles to graduation.

There will be a lot of money for college on the table for high school seniors graduating next year. But first, they need to fill out forms.

Counties that voted for Joe Biden for president so far have sought more absentee ballots. But that may be cold comfort for Democrats since Republicans are more likely to vote in person.

You still need an ID to vote. Billionaires can contribute to running elections. Prisoners can’t vote. What else to know about Promote the Vote.

Local school boards across Michigan are seeing more candidates running on LGBTQ books, transgender rights and history curricula than on the more prosaic concerns of school leaders, including budgets and boosting student achievement.

Historic marker recognizes Birwood Wall, a symbol of racist housing practices and a challenge to do better.

The Democrat in 2020 said she supported the ‘spirit’ of the ‘defund the police’ movement. One month before she’s up for re-election, she is touting increased police funding.

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Like many small business owners, Bruce and Jan Upston didn’t think much about a succession plan. But time, and a doctor’s visit, got them thinking about how to pass on all that the next owners will need to know.

Republican Senator Curt VanderWall and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are searching for companies who can manufacture the lifesaving drug in Michigan to lower costs. Two companies are talking back.