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New Michigan program aims to train, retain more early childhood teachers
Finding and keeping enough child care workers is a challenge. A new state-funded effort aims to raise wages, train workers and keep them in Michigan classrooms….
St. Clair County public health gets âMAGAâ makeover, from fluoride to vaccines
The medical director of a health department on Michiganâs Thumb is bucking a decades-long trend in public health leadership. Not all are thrilled….
Groups running out of time to raise millions to save unique Michigan prairie
A 440-acre section of Sibley Prairie in Brownstown Township was listed for auction, putting the rare plants found there at risk of development. Now, environmental groups are working with the owner to buy and preserve the land. But they need to raise millions of dollars to complete the deal….
Marijuana tax payouts dip in Michigan amid sales slump
Michigan will distribute nearly $94 million in marijuana tax revenue to local governments and tribes, a slight decline as cannabis sales slow statewide. See how much each community will get….
Can Michigan block new ICE facilities? How officials are fighting back
In Romulus and Southfield, local and state officials are battling a proposed ICE detention center and office space. They face an uphill fight….