Author: Great Lakes Commission
Help wanted: Michigan election clerks willing to face workload, harassment
Local clerks run Michigan elections, but harassment and workload are turning people away. Most clerk races had only one candidate in 2024, and some communities struggled to find anyone to run at all….
Opinion | Why we must protect our public lands and Great Lakes
The protection of our state and national parks, forests, Great Lakes, and wildlife refuges is not just an environmental issue â itâs a moral and economic imperative….
Housing voucher pause sparks fear of âmore homelessnessâ in Michigan
Michigan stopped issuing âSection 8â housing vouchers in July, citing a federal funding shortfall. Nearly 60,000 of the stateâs lowest-income residents remain on a waitlist, and experts say many more want to join….
Michigan fishing licenses 2025: How much they cost and how to apply
Michigan residents can purchase or renew their fishing licenses ahead of the season, which starts April 1. Licenses can be bought online or at authorized locations….
Trump orders spur fear, anxiety among Michigan LGBTQ+ students
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Rice fears some LGBTQ+ students won’t feel safe coming to school at a time when chronic absenteeism is high….