October 2023
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Michigan families could see lower utility bills due to new legislation
State lawmakers are charging forward with new standards for electric companies to accelerate a transition to cleaner—and much more affordable—energy for all Michigan families.
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Anti-public school billionaire Betsy Devos bankrolls Mike Rogers’ Senate campaign
Michigan billionaire Betsy DeVos and her family have reportedly maxed out their political contributions on Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
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‘See you next year’: How Michigan students benefit from repeating teachers
Learn how this elementary school teacher in East Lansing is keeping her students “in the loop”.
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That one time in Michigan: When we invented Devil’s Night
Did you know Devil’s Night is a Michigan thing? While kids in other states cause mischief on the night before Halloween, 1930s Detroit is where the “holiday” as we know it began. Let’s talk about it.
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The UAW says its strike ‘won things no one thought possible’ from automakers. Here’s how it fared.
The United Auto Workers won at least partial victories on many of the key demands that led to the six-week strike against Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis.
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General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending 6-week strike
General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old strike against Detroit automakers, a person briefed on the deal said Monday.
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EPA to strengthen lead protections in drinking water after multiple crises—including Flint
The Environmental Protection Agency is aiming to further reduce lead levels in drinking water and tighten a rule that failed to prevent recent drinking water crises in cities like Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey. Although the specifics aren’t public, the agency says it will propose requiring that utilities actively replace harmful lead pipes.
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Some striking UAW members carry family legacies, Black middle-class future along with picket signs
As Britney Johnson paced the picket line outside Ford’s Wayne Assembly plant, she wasn’t just carrying a sign demanding higher pay and other changes. She also carried a legacy of car factory jobs and union wages that allowed generations of her family to enjoy middle-class lifestyles and that for years had been unattainable for many…
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22 places in Michigan that feel like a portal to another world
From cliffsides and lakes to bridges and gardens, we’ve got all the natural and human-made Michigan creations that feel like another universe.
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Harvesting Sunshine: How agri-solar is transforming farming
“Solar-powered farms can not only reduce emissions but facilitate carbon sequestration in the soil, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts,” Mary Strevel writes in an op-ed. “They also can provide power during grid outages ensuring continuity of farm operations during outages.”
