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Michigan environment roundup: Glacier that formed Great Lakes is disappearing
The latest can’t-miss journalism about Michigan’s natural resources.
Here’s how Michigan should spend Bloomberg’s $10 million to fight opioids
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg invests $10 million for “high impact” solutions. Experts tell Bridge Magazine where investment would help most.
Whitmer to Detroit chamber: ‘There is not enough pot to fill the potholes.’
Governor brings budget tour to Detroit, asks for help getting GOP to support 45-cent gas tax to fix roads, schools, water
Opinion | College admission scandal: Don’t be blinded by ‘elite’ schools
Most families don’t cheat. But many feel pressure to get their kids into the “right” college. But what if the “right” school isn’t at the top of all the lists? A college adviser warns of the limits of college rankings.
Opinion | My Michigan roads plan won’t break your pocketbook
A 45-cent tax increase on a gallon of gas is ridiculous, says a Republican representative who pitches other ways to fund road repairs.
Fiat Chrysler promises 5,000 jobs. But not all Detroiters love the plan.
Fiat Chrysler hosts its first community meeting for a massive investment on the eastside of Detroit. It could have gone better, with several neighbors doubting whether the deal would benefit nearby residents.
Tempers cool as Detroit charter commission gets to work – and gets sued
Detroit’s charter commission sets sights on water affordability, housing, planning and zoning, and is sued on claims it violated the state’s Open Meetings Act.
Opinion | Everyone – not just drivers – should pay for Michigan roads
The former chief economist for the Michigan Department of Commerce agrees Michigan needs to spend more on roads, but disagrees that a gas tax is the way to raise the money.
One in five Detroit rentals face eviction. Time to call in the lawyers?
A coalition of foundations and law firms is calling for low-income renters to be represented by a lawyer at eviction hearings. In New York, a similar program actually saved the city money.
Bills to improve Michigan transparency still have loopholes, critics say
Transparency advocates say the FOIA package would be a big step forward for the state, but push back on loopholes still present in legislation.
For cash-strapped police in Michigan, asset forfeiture bills could be a blow
Whether the concern is personal liberty or social justice, legislation reining in police property seizures is a bipartisan priority in Lansing. Some law enforcement agencies are not happy.
I am the Michigan teacher removed from teaching African-American history
Birmingham teacher Scott Craig defends his class syllabus and argues that the district’s handling of parents’ concerns will make teachers reluctant to tackle difficult or controversial subjects in the classroom
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