Author: Interlochen Public Radio
Special education in Michigan : Three things to knowÂ
Navigating the stateâs special education system can be tricky. Hereâs what to know….
Trump, DOGE and deep divides: Biggest Michigan politics stories of 2025
It was a monumental political year in Michigan, with the return of a divided state government and the return of President Donald Trump. These are the stories that defined the year, from the Michigan Capitol to the White House….
EMU offers women a chance to earn bachelorâs degrees in prison
The 12 women who earned bachelorâs degrees at Womenâs Huron Valley Correctional Facility in September participated in the largest graduation so far by the Michigan Department of Corrections….
Michigan inmates learn commercial truck driving, other trades from behind bars
Michigan is a national leader in education programs for the incarcerated. Commercial truck driving, cosmetology, manufacturing and business programs are popular with inmates, with more offerings on the horizon….
Michiganâs minimum wage is going up in 2026. Hereâs why
Michiganâs minimum and sub-minimum wages will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. Not everyone is happy about that….