State Leaders
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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.
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Got a business idea for Michigan’s great outdoors? State funding is up for grabs.
Millions of dollars in state funding is available for new companies that are focused on getting more Michiganders outside of their homes—and into the great outdoors.
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Few mothers have served in the Michigan Legislature while raising children
At least 27 men currently serving in the Michigan Legislature are fathers of school-aged children. But there’s a big “mom gap.”
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Republicans ousted from Delta County board after firing county administrator
Voters in Delta County went to the polls and recalled three of five county commissioners.
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Former Michigan clerk charged after alleged unauthorized access to voter data
Michigan’s attorney general announced charges against a former Michigan clerk who supported attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Voters recall far-right Ottawa Impact member from West Michigan county commission
A crack in the Ottawa Impact facade became a hole in the dike Tuesday, as a prominent member of the right-wing evangelical coalition was defeated at the polls.
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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.
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‘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.
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Michigan gets $62M from Biden administration to protect clean drinking water
Funding from President Joe Biden’s administration is set to ensure Michiganders have access to clean drinking water.
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Whitmer lines up federal funds to train 5,000 Michigan infrastructure workers
A new directive signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for spending federal funds on a new workforce development program.
