The regional office that handled federal complaints in Michigan is gone. Parents, including those whose children have disabilities, worry their cases may never be resolved.
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Trump order jeopardizes voting rights for Michigan military members overseas
A recent executive order by President Donald Trump would change how service members overseas will vote and make it harder for them to cast ballots.
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Detroit’s truck route ordinance: Will it finally bring relief to Southwest?
The proposed ordinance identifies “issue routes” in Southwest Detroit. These are streets with known or expected truck traffic in sensitive areas, like homes, schools, parks, and community centers.
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70 international students face deportation in Michigan. Trump won’t say why
International students’ future in the United States is in limbo as the Trump administration revokes student legal status often with little explanation. Michigan education and workforce development officials say they’re worried about the consequences.
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Whitmer wants more men in Michigan colleges and job training. What to know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is aiming to get more men in college and skills training programs in Michigan. Here’s how.
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Michigan state superintendent signals he won’t sign Trump’s anti-DEI certification
The state superintendent said Michigan is already in compliance with civil rights laws.
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Cash aid program for expectant moms, babies coming to Wayne County
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced the launch of a cash aid program during his 10th State of the County address Wednesday.
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Detroit didn’t ‘double DDOT,’ but advocates celebrate smaller victory
Transit advocates pressed the Detroit City Council for millions more toward bus system upgrades in the next fiscal budget. It didn’t happen, but those behind the movement said there’s still room to celebrate.
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Thousands of Michigan children could lose free school meals under GOP plan, state officials say
The Republican proposal would impact a program that feeds 600,000 students in the state, as well as end summer meal programs for students and their families.
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Detroit City Council approves $3B budget for 2025-26
Budget deliberations ended Monday, with the council approving a spending plan and additional dollars for various projects.