Author: Great Lakes Commission
Michigan House votes to ban secrecy agreements. Will it become law?
In bipartisan vote, Michigan House OKs plan to ban lawmakers from signing nondisclosure agreements, which dozens have done to learn about economic development projects in line for corporate subsidies….
After losing in court, Michigan township tries again to block ‘green’ cemetery
A new ordinance in Brooks Township includes a host of hard-to-meet permit conditions for any new cemetery. âGreen burialâ proponents say theyâre being unfairly targeted. Local leaders say theyâre merely protecting groundwater….
A stampede for child care in Traverse City reveals “heartbreaking” crisis
This month in Traverse City, 240 child care slots were snapped up in 2 minutes, the latest sign of a statewide crisis that costs Michigan some $3 billion annually and creates countless headaches….
In Michigan’s UP, emergency mental health transport remains big burden
Rural Michigan continues to have a shortage of psychiatric beds, according to Health and Human Services Department data….
Gretchen Whitmer wants to limit cellphones in Michigan schools, tax vapes
Michigan governor will use her State of the State address to propose limits on cellphone use in schools âto improve student mental health and outcomes.â…