Unless the company can reach a settlement with critics, state regulators said they will rule on the controversial sale on Dec. 17.
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Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Michigan’s free community college shuts out rural universities. They want in
Four rural-based universities that offer associate degrees are lobbying for expansion of the Community College Guarantee, the state’s free tuition program. Some say it would be costly. Proponents say it would serve all students, especially those in community college “deserts.”
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
These Michigan races could help decide control of Congress
With control of the US House at stake, several ‘toss up’ Michigan districts could play a pivotal role.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan communities invest millions in their rivers. Will it bring returns?
Michigan communities are investing hundreds of millions to restore rivers, remove dams and transform waterfronts into places people want to visit. One study suggests such projects can deliver big economic benefits, but many communities only know the environmental and quality-of-life returns.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
A top Michigan clerk is quitting. She can’t take the voting lies anymore
This year, Sue Hartman was singled out by peers for excellence. But the Republican clerk says trying to convince her mostly Republican neighbors that elections are fair has taken its toll.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Feds defend ICE officers in immigrant’s fatal Michigan car crash
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has directed state police to investigate the crash.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes. How to cope is controversial
Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels. But there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Court strikes Trump order that forced Michigan coal plant to stay open
A federal court ruled the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it forced Consumers Energy’s Campbell coal plant to keep running past its planned closure date. But for now, the coal will keep burning.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | The election story no one is telling
We should demand that our elections be accurate. We should ask tough questions when warranted. Accountability and scrutiny are strengths of our system, not challenges to overcome. But we also have to be willing to look at the process for ourselves.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan monitoring gaps mean many may unknowingly breathe unhealthy air
Michigan has just two monitors for the entire Upper Peninsula and no monitors north of Frankfort in the Lower Peninsula.