Report: Michigan teacher salaries lag behind inflation
Despite record funding for public schools in Michigan, teacher salaries aren’t keeping pace with the rate of inflation.
May
2024
15
ECONOMY
May
2024
15
Federal funds to help Michigan school adopt solar power—and save millions of dollars
A federal grant will help one school district in Michigan save millions of dollars to put back into local public education.
May
2024
15
Renters’ rights group rallies at housing conference in Lansing
A group of renters rallied outside of the Lansing Center amid the Building Michigan Communities Conference in downtown Lansing.
May
2024
13
6 Michigan colleges for students who want to work with weed
Several colleges and universities across Michigan are preparing the next generation to cash in on cannabis.
May
2024
9
Biden administration finalizes nursing home, Medicaid reforms to improve care
The rules issued last month establish national minimum staffing requirements for federally-funded nursing homes, enact national appointment wait time standards for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and more.
May
2024
9
6 things to know: Stabenow unveils plan for ‘Rural Prosperity’ in new Farm Bill framework
A massive package of federal legislation making its way through Congress aims to put the US Farm Bill on the fast track to being signed before the end of the year.
May
2024
7
‘Jobs of tomorrow’: Michigan automakers get federal funds to train local workers for EV jobs
Partnerships announced by President Joe Biden's administration are set to position Michigan automakers as leaders in electric vehicle manufacturing.
May
2024
7
Report: Michiganders are saving thousands on EVs thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
A new US Treasury report shows drivers who switch to electric vehicles are scoring instant savings through the Inflation Reduction Act.
May
2024
2
New Biden rules deliver automatic cash refunds for canceled flights, ban surprise fees
Under the new rules, passengers will no longer have to navigate customer service systems to receive refunds for canceled flights or fall prey to low advertised base fees without full disclosure of extra costs.
Apr
2024
24
Michigan Dems introduce ‘Child Care for All’ legislation to lower costs for families
A package of bills introduced by Michigan lawmakers aims to make child care more affordable, as well as provide more support for childcare professionals.
