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Economy FILE - In a June 17, 2020, file photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich. Whitmer has extended Michigan's coronavirus emergency through Sept. 4, enabling her to keep in place restrictions designed to curb COVID-19. The Democratic governor on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, pointed to an uptick in cases. Since nearly two months ago, the seven-day statewide average is up six-fold, to about 700. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, File)
Economy Michigan’s 2021 Budget Is In. These Are the 10 Things You Need to Know.

More of Michigan’s professionals will get hazard pay this year. Plus, job training, a free tuition program, and widespread mental health services for residents.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 7, 2020 2:08 pm EDT
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Education Schools Reopen Tuesday. Here’s What Legislators Wanted but Aren’t Getting.

Republicans pushed privatizing e-learning, while Democrats questioned using fall data. Teachers just wanted to be part of the discussion.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel September 4, 2020 1:48 pm EDT
Education Photo courtesy the Office of the Governor.
Education Michigan’s Struggling Schools Get $65M in Needed Coronavirus Relief

Schools serving disadvantaged students will get much-needed CARES Act funding, Gov. Whitmer announced Wednesday.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 20, 2020 1:00 pm EDT
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Education Whitmer, Michigan GOP Strike Imperfect Compromise on School Reopenings

State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky struggled with her vote on a deal she said was an improvement on the Republican plan, but still left educators out.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 20, 2020 11:46 am EDT
Education Photo via Rep. Ryan Berman
Education Educators: Stop Using the Pandemic as an Excuse to Privatize Schools

One back-to-school proposal supported by Michigan Republicans like state Reps. Greg Markkanen and Ryan Berman would bring privatization to distance learning, leaving teachers in the lurch.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 13, 2020 6:07 pm EDT

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A pipeline easement is about 60 feet north of Ronald Kardos' front porch. Environment ‘I Can See the Devastation’: Michigander Living Near Infamous Oil Pipeline Is Furious
For many younger voters, like Ayache, this is their first time ever voting with an absentee ballot, allowing her to have more time to campaign for her candidates as she joins one of many volunteers outside of Frederick Douglas Prep Academy. Voting Here’s How You Can Cast Your Vote in Person Before Election Day in Michigan
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President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Muskegon County Airport, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Norton Shores, Mich. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Politics Trump Calls for Whitmer to Be Locked Up Following Domestic Terror Plot to Do Just That
Education A MI CORE member and teacher poses for a photo at the caucus's protest on the State Capitol lawn last week. Photo via MI CORE Facebook.
Education Teachers Union: ‘Schools Should Not Resume In-Person Instruction’

As districts across the state scramble for a viable plan of action, teachers want to move learning online.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain August 13, 2020 2:48 pm EDT
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Education Schools That Reopened Last Week Are Already Shutting Down Over COVID-19

School districts are facing coronavirus outbreaks as they begin to reopen without the federal funding necessary to do so safely.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 10, 2020 2:42 pm EDT