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Aug. 16, 2024 | This Week in Government: Eubanks and Flood Discuss Budget, Fall Priorities at the Chamber
Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with Gongwer, provides members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in the know on the latest legislation, policy priorities, and more. Eubanks Seeks Clarification on Adopt and Amend Inflation Instructions. State...
‘All kids deserve nutrition’: Michigan private schools fight for free meals
Most students returning to school this month once again have the promise of free breakfast and lunch every day, but thousands of other children will be left out. More than 4,200 students attending nonpublic schools around the state would be eligible for Michigan’s free school meals program if lawmakers and the governor saw fit to extend the program beyond public schools only.
Lottery winner nearly missed $257,000 prize thinking it was a scam – they were ‘floored’ after deleting emails and calls
A LOTTERY winner almost missed a six-figure payday after thinking it wasn’t possible their ticket could be the one. Officials attempted to contact the player several times through multiple avenues but couldn’t reach him for months. That’s because the lucky ticket holder, a 41-year-old man from Arenac County, Michigan, about two hours northeast of Lansing, […]
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...
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
Michigan RB Ben Hall breaks down his growth, discusses depth with Jordan Marshall, Cole Cabana, Micah Ka'apana
"Ben Hall: I like him a lot," Blake Corum said of the Michigan running back. As his Michigan career was coming to a close, Blake Corum offered a forecast for the future of the Wolverines' running back room. The two-time All-American last year identified Benjamin Hall as a player who could make a significant impact for U-M.
Ground broken on Michigan's first children's rehab hospital
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Today, state and local leaders joined to celebrate the groundbreaking of Michigan's first children's rehabilitation hospital. The Joan Secchia Rehabilitation Hospital will be built across the street from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital on Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids and connect via skybridge. Mary Free...
Concerns over possible Meijer in Rutland Charter Township
RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Several people spoke up at Rutland Charter Township board meeting Wednesday night surrounding the possibility of a Meijer being built. The potential for a Meijer grocery store in the township was brought up in 2008 but ultimately failed to come to fruition. Now, a...
Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake
District Health Department #10, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy, has confirmed harmful algae blooms on Bass Lake near Pentwater and Hamlin Lake near Ludington. Harmful algae blooms were confirmed on Bass Lake Monday, Aug. 12, and Hamlin Lake Tuesday, Aug. 13. Algae blooms...
1970s wooden swinging bridge spans rustic river in Northern Michigan
LUPTON, MI – A long walk, a reasonable bike ride or a short drive away, this 1970s swinging bridge spans a rustic river at an Up North state park. Built in the early 1970s, the bridge at Rifle River State Recreation Area is part of 14 miles of connected hiking and biking trails – and right next to a roadway.
Detroit City Distillery adds new Michigan, Kentucky blended bourbon to lineup
Detroit City Distillery has added a new bourbon to its permanent lineup of spirits that pairs with another region's popular bourbon. Its new Two Faced Blended Straight Bourbon blends Kentucky wheated bourbon with 50% Detroit City Distillery (DCD) bourbon made from Michigan grains that hail from local farms. ...
Possible severe Lansing area thunderstorms Friday afternoon will kick off wet weekend
GRAND RAPIDS — The weekend will start off cloudy and rainy for much of mid-Michigan, but should dry out by the end of Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Rain and storms moved through the state late Thursday into early Friday, and the National Weather Service Grand Rapids office said expect more of...
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