‘We need’ a constitutional convention, according to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall. Voters get to decide every 16 years, including next November. Recent proposals have failed amid fears of a ‘runaway’ convention.
Michigan lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on legislation amending the state’s election process, including allowing clerks additional time to pre-process absentee ballots.
Bridge education reporter Isabel Lohman moderated a discussion with a panel of educators and researchers about causes of and potential solutions to teacher staffing issues.
Voters will elect two candidates apiece for the boards of each of Michigan’s largest universities. The currently unfilled positions wield enormous influence.
Districts are heeding expert warnings of a “perfect storm” of economic uncertainty fueled by inflation, enrollment declines, the threat of recession, and expiring federal aid.
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson have millions of dollars in the bank. Their lesser-known rivals, Matthew DePerno and Kristina Karamo, have few funds left and not much time until Election Day.
The board has little influence over day-to-day operations of Michigan schools, but it has become a focal point of cultural and gender controversies over curriculum. Two seats are up for grabs.
Absentee ballots must be available to Michigan voters by Thursday, and at least one legislative leader says he’s confident there could be breakthrough soon to give clerks extra time to pre-process them.