Author: Bridge Michigan
Detroit’s vacant lots have surprising upside: boosting bird diversity
Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds….
Opinion: Michigan must fix its auto no-fault crisis before more lives are lost
Lawmakers have a real chance to redeem years of inaction. Restoring reasonable reimbursement rates for home care would have minimal impact on premiums, but could mean the difference between life at home and life in an institution….
Lack of after-school care sends 687K Michigan parents scrambling
Thousands of Michigan parents are on waiting lists to get their children into after-school care programs. Theyâre forced to go without in spite of millions of dollars in grant funding offered by the state….
Opinion | Special-needs parent, teacher on 50 years of disabilities education act
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Whatâs changed, what hasnât and why It still matters….
Detroit OKs $5.6M in tax breaks for two new sports facilities
The two projects, valued at nearly $300 million when combined, reflect successes and limitations of the cityâs community benefits process. …