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Michigan teacher shortages alleviated, not student performance decline
(The Center Square) – Michigan has made progress addressing teacher shortages in hard-to-fill subjects and specialties within the past five years, the State Board of Education announced. Since the 2017-18 school year, the number of certified teachers teaching math jumped 60%, 31% for science, and 53% for English as a Second Language and bilingual education. The number of early childhood education teachers increased by 171%. “Efforts by local educators to...
Major Home Improvement Chain Shutters 94 Stores including Michigan
LL Flooring - which you probably know by its former name Lumber Liquidators - has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain currently owns and operates locations in 47 US states. LL Flooring Closing Stores in Michigan. The flooring company announced earlier this week that it plans to shutter 94...
Harris campaign officials meet with Arab-American, Jewish leaders in Michigan
Much as President Joe Biden's campaign did before, Vice President Kamala Harris — now the Democratic presidential nominee — sent officials to Michigan on Thursday to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders who continue to insist the U.S. government demand an Israel-Hamas cease-fire in Gaza. Osama Siblani, publisher of the Arab American...
This movie producer is keeping Michigan on the map
PONTIAC, Mich. – The film industry has yet another connection to Michigan. The film “Wake” was made in the state and produced by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sam Logan Khaleghi. Sam joined Live in the D to talk about the film and why he wants to continue shooting in his hometown.
Feds: Michigan trying to 'brush aside' school discrimination complaint
Federal officials responded to the Michigan Department of Education's request to dismiss all claims it violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns last week. Federal officials said the state has fundamental misconceptions about its legal obligations to students. (Anthony Lanzilote for Chalkbeat) This story was originally...
Swing state voters support domestic drilling
(The Center Square) – Voters in several key swing states this November support domestic oil drilling, according to new polling data. The American Petroleum Institute commissioned the poll, but it was conducted by the reputable pollster Morning Consult. According to the poll, more than 90% of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are concerned about inflation. ...
Michigan’s largest free festival begins Thursday with live music, carnival
LAPEER, MI – Dubbed Michigan’s largest free summer festival, Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce’s Lapeer Days begins today and will run through the weekend. The 122-year-old festival is scheduled from Thursday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 18, in downtown Lapeer, south of Nepessing Street between Court and Saginaw streets.
Trump narrowly leads Harris in Michigan: Poll
Former President Trump is narrowly leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the critical swing state of Michigan, according to an AARP survey released Thursday. Trump leads Harris with 45 percent support to her 43 percent among likely voters in the battleground state, while 8 percent said they would support a third-party candidate.
Michigan Cities Top the List of Least Relaxed in the U.S.
In honor of National Relaxation Day (Aug. 15), here’s a list of the cities considered the least relaxed in the U.S. We would have highlighted the cities ranked among the most relaxed, but unfortunately, not a single Michigan city made it into the top 40. LawnStarter analyzed the 500...
Rain update for Michigan: Slow today, possible severe storm round Friday
In the short term of today and Friday we have two periods of rain to track. Today’s rain will be slow to move in and not aggressively developing. Friday could have a different scenario with a line of strong thunderstorms at some point. Let’s get an update on these two rains.
Michigan Public School Systems Among The Worst In America
One of the biggest decisions that a parent gets to make is where their child goes to school during their K-12 years. Elementary and middle school options are normally more plentiful but as you grow older the selection slims, and you're left to choose between a couple of private schools and 1 or 2 public schools. For some families, school options are a deal breaker because of their beliefs in the education system.
Jones Soda (pop) bringing cannabis-infused soda (pop) to Michigan
SEATTLE — A popular craft soda (pop) maker is bringing cannabis-infused versions of their products to Michigan soon. Jones Soda and its partners announced multiple new cannabis products would be available beginning in September. The products available at dispensaries include:. 20mg THC bottled sodas in eight Jones Soda flavors.
MDHHS Restaurant Meal Program continues to expand
LANSING, Mich. (WJMN) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Restaurant Meal Program that provides restaurant meals to seniors and eligible food assistant recipients has grown to more than 100 restaurants in 26 counties since it launched three years ago. To serve Michigan residents who have difficulties preparing their own food due […]
Stempien endorses Operation Survivor Justice that benefited Branch County
LANSING — Attorney General Dana Nessel formally announced a $1 million grant program Wednesday with the U.S. Marshals Service to locate, apprehend, and return to Michigan fugitive offenders with outstanding sexual assault warrants. Branch County already benefitted with the June apprehension and extradition of Anthony Cuyler, 46, who was located in Mexico and is facing 2019 charges of sexual assault of two Union City minors. ...
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