Michigan’s overreliance on manufacturing has the state falling in prosperity rankings. A new report argues that unless we get serious about creating high-wage, college-degree jobs, our economic fortunes will continue to crater.
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Whitmer State of the State 2024: More money for housing, college, childcare
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed sending more state dollars to childcare, community college costs and rebates on new vehicles.
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Whitmer to push for free community college tuition at State of the State
Costs unknown as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer widens push for free community college to all high school graduates.
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U.S. Supreme Court to redistricting commission: Keep redrawing Detroit maps
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to press pause on the remapping sessions underway for metro Detroit political districts while the commission appeals a lower court’s decision that found their original maps unconstitutional.
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Whitmer State of the State 2024: Did she meet last year’s goals?
As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepares her 2024 State of the State address, did she accomplish her 2023 goals? Bridge Michigan analyzes the success of her priorities over the last year.
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Study: ‘Informal quota’ fuels racial disparity of Michigan State Police stops
Michigan State Police troopers more likely to patrol urban areas to fill activity logs, report finds. Police say there is no quota but a ‘generalized expectation’ of productivity.
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Detroit area redistricting effort continues: Five things to know
Metro Detroiters have a chance to weigh in on possible new political district maps after the state’s independent redistricting commission began court-ordered attempts to redraw several House districts.
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Should Trump be on ballot? Benson seeks ruling for ‘good of our democracy’
Amid insurrection challenges, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for a “full and complete” ruling on Trump’s eligibility to avoid “confusion and uncertainty.”
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After 18 years, Dems aim to restore Michigan pollution regulators’ power
For nearly two decades, state law has forbidden environmental regulators from writing new water quality rules. Environmentalists contend that’s putting the public at risk. But business groups fear higher costs if Michigan reverses the ban.
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Whitmer administration chides schools chief for sitting on literacy funds
The Whitmer administration publicly admonished State Superintendent Michael Rice for failing to distribute $140 million earmarked for teacher literacy training nearly six months after the money was awarded.