Michigan has about 1.4 million student loan borrowers. Borrowers with federal loans who have incomes below $125,000 will get up $10,000 in loans canceled; up to $20,000 if they had Pell Grants.
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Pfizer seeks approval for COVID shot this fall aimed at Omicron strains
The vaccine is being updated to target newer strains that dominate U.S. COVID-19 infections, with approval sought as school year begins. Experts say COVID is moving closer to a flu-like virus with SOME seasonal predictability.
Posted inEducation
New program hopes to build racial diversity in Michigan microbreweries
The Nain Rouge brewery recently opened in Midtown with a couple of goals in mind — training students and diversifying the craft industry. The brewery collaborated with EMU and Midtown Detroit Inc. to see the first group of students through to graduation.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Judge: Michigan abortion ban ‘dangerous,’ old law unenforceable amid suits
An Oakland County judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking enforcement of a decades-old abortion ban while legal challenges are pending in Michigan.
Posted inEducation
Michigan teacher retirements appear level, despite fear of huge exodus
Detroit public schools are fully staffed and the volume of statewide teacher retirements — an imperfect barometer — is steady compared to years past. Challenges remain in Grand Rapids and some rural districts, but there is reason for optimism.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
CDC loosens COVID rules with new onus on people, not schools, businesses
The Biden administration bowed to the reality that COVID-19 is here to stay and most Americans are better equipped to fend off serious illness. The new rules place more emphasis on individual responsibility.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan primary takeaways: Big night for Trump, bad night for Black Democrats
Results are still trickling in from some parts of the state, but here’s what we know: It was a good night for Tudor Dixon and many other Trump-aligned candidates, while fears about reduced minority representation may have materialized.
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Tudor Dixon: What to know about the Republican taking on Michigan Gov. Whitmer
She’s conservative, targets school ‘indoctrination’ and wants to slash taxes. Here’s what to know about Tudor Dixon, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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Short lines, few problems, 1M+ absentee votes on Election Day in Michigan
In the first major election since the chaos of 2020, Michigan voters mostly opt to stay home and cast ballots absentee.
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Jocelyn Benson warns of arrests if Michigan primary disrupted
Benson said election officials around the state are prepared for the possibility of disruptions and said the department will continue to combat misinformation about the legitimacy of the 2020 election results that former President Donald Trump has claimed were fraudulent.