Author: Toledo Blade Environment
Michigan House GOP budget cuts spending, workers and DEI to pave way for roads
With a potential government shutdown looming, Michiganâs Republican-led House unveiled and quickly approved a $78.5 billion budget plan that would slash spending and state workers but boost road funding….
Dearborn Public Schools chief poised to become next state superintendent
Michigan Board of Education selects Glenn Maleyko to replace Michael Rice, whoâs set to retire in October….
State lawmakers describe âlack of serviceâ in Michiganâs mental health system
With too few psychiatric beds and staff to manage them, people with severe mental illness find themselves in emergency departments and county jails….
DePerno seeks to delay misconduct hearing as he mounts new AG bid
Matthew DePerno, the Michigan Republican Partyâs 2022 nominee for attorney general, is seeking to delay a professional misconduct hearing as he prepares for another run….
Drug use a growing factor in fatal crashes on Michigan roadways
New Michigan crash data show drugs now factor in one-quarter road fatalities, up from 19% a decade ago. Overall road deaths remain elevated since the pandemic, with teens, seniors, motorcyclists and bicyclists seeing increased risks….