Author: Great Lakes Commission
He left US for an internship. Trump travel ban made it impossible to return
The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting….
State: New wrong-way detection system cut crashes on Michigan highway
On a busy stretch of US 131 in Grand Rapids, flashing lights and cameras are now stopping drivers before a wrong turn turns deadly. Since nearly two dozen new detection systems were installed in 2023, crashes have dropped sharply….
Opinion: A legislative agenda that puts students first
The state superintendent outlines 2026 legislative priorities. They include structured literacy training for educators, adequate and equitable school funding, summer learning programs, career and technical education, workforce stability and better learning conditions….
Michigan travel pitch draws Canadian criticism amid Trump trade tensions
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is facing backlash after suggesting Canadians vacation in âbeautifulâ Michigan this coming summer. Trips from Canada to Michigan dropped by nearly 16% in 2025 amid tensions….
For Michiganders in opioid recovery, surgery brings a new pain dilemma
A new study finds that an increasing number of surgeries â and the painkillers that follow â could derail recovery for those who once misused opioids….