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Opinion | Budget proposals backtrack on state’s recent commitment to ‘at-risk’ students
Relative to other states, Michigan has long had some of the widest achievement gaps between students from low-income backgrounds and their more well-off peers, including
Urban ‘heat islands’ in Great Lakes and the toll on human health
He said many of their clients are children located in the heat island neighborhoods of Chicago, like Humbolt Park, Pilsen and Little Village, and Gage
What farmers want from Michigan’s next U.S. Senator
The Republican-controlled House Agriculture Committee passed its version of a farm bill last month. Senate Democrats — led by Stabenow — haven’t yet released a
Michigan’s ‘queen of ag’ is retiring, risking Democratic U.S. Senate seat
Why agriculture matters Agriculture is one of Michigan’s biggest industries, contributing an estimated $104.7 billion annually to the state’s economy and employing about 17 percent
Michigan splash pad shooting: What we know, and what to expect next
A 42-year-old white male opened fire at a splash pad in Rochester Hills on Saturday, wounding multiple people — including two children. The gunman, located
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: June 16, 2024. Did you pay attention?
Another week, another fabulous Bridge Michigan News Quiz, which tests your smarts about the past seven days in the Wolverine (and Spartan) state. This week,
Why Trump courts Detroit: He won’t win city. In close race, he won’t have to
In his remarks, he falsely claimed, “we achieved the lowest African American unemployment rate and the lowest African American poverty rate ever recorded during my
Michigan braces for a heat wave. Here’s how to stay safe and cool
Temperatures in northern Michigan will be in the high 80s and low 90s for the duration of the heat wave. Temperatures in Gaylord will peak
Will Michigan bar bump stocks after Supreme Court rejects federal ban?
Seven states had restricted bump stocks as of mid-2018, according to Stateline, but the implementation had been met with mixed results. Michigan state government, which
Michigan Elections FAQ: Are candidate disqualifications the new norm?
Candidate disqualifications are up in recent years, with the most in recent memory occurring during the 2022 election cycle At that time, a signature fraud