Author: Great Lakes Commission
Michigan lame-duck Legislature: What to watch in likely last week of voting
The clock is ticking on Michiganâs Lame-duck Legislature. Hereâs the latest….
Opinion | International student retention closes the talent gap in Michigan
Letâs assemble Michiganâs championship team: New research on international student retention shows significant talent opportunities for the state….
Amid drone fears, enthusiasts square off with U-M over campus ban
A coalition of drone operators hopes to overturn the universityâs ban on flying drones over U-M property â and eventually ban local drone bans across the state….
New Medicaid benefit for some Michigan patients: Better food
Healthier meals for some low-income Michiganders are part of a âfood as medicineâ effort and theoretically cut overall health care costs, according to some experts….
Opinion | Revisiting Truth in Sentencing laws would harm Michigan families
Pending legislation would undo protections that ensure violent criminals would serve full, court-ordered sentencing. Victimsâ relatives deserve so much more….
Michigan lame-duck Legislature: House Democrats revolt against Speaker Tate
The clock is ticking on Michiganâs Lame-duck Legislature. Hereâs the latest….
Dems go it alone in Michigan House, where chaotic meeting ends in lame-duck limbo
After GOP walkout, Michigan House Democrats pass slew of bills to regulate book bans, simplify gender changes on state IDs and more â before a Democratic departure forces an abrupt adjournment….
Michigan charter school reforms near finish line in state Legislature
The four bills would put restrictions on the use of taxpayer money to buy and lease private property and require more financial transparency for charter schools….
Michigan eggs must be cage-free by 2025 as new sales law takes effect
Starting Dec. 31, Michigan grocery stores will only be able to sell cage-free eggs under law adopted five years ago. The law comes as the industry moves to cage-free, but it could mean higher prices….
Republicans walk out of Michigan House, demand action on tipped wage and sick leave laws
In a dramatic exchange, House Republicans walked off the floor. Democrats proceeded to approve bills to deter âsextortion.â…