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Michigan Republicans slam Whitmer after damning report on state’s reading scores: ‘Immeasurable harm’
Republicans expressed anger with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) after the Michigan Department of Education released data showing a historic decline in reading scores across the state. The number of third graders able to read at proficiency dipped below 40% for the first time in Michigan after scores plummeted during the state’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns. In […]
Report: Michigan No. 7 for Lakefront Home Listings, Strong Market Overall
As the U.S. housing market contends with an unofficial recession and the impact of the NAR (National Association of Realtors) commission lawsuit settlement, the lake real estate market is showing […] The post Report: Michigan No. 7 for Lakefront Home Listings, Strong Market Overall appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Michigan man wins $1 million on scratch-off lottery ticket
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man's "mouth dropped to the ground" when he realized he had won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. The 53-year-old Wayne County man, who decided to stay anonymous, purchased the winning Gold Multiplier ticket at the Tel-Wick Amoco Service Center at 9225 Telegraph Road in Taylor. "I scratched the ticket and saw I matched a number, but I didn't scratch the winning amount right away," said the player. "I finished scratching the rest of the ticket and saw I didn't get any other matches, so I scratched the winning amount. When I saw a prize of $1 million, my mouth dropped to the ground! I called my son and my fiancé right away to tell them the news.The lucky player chose to receive the prize as a lump sum payment of $693,000 and plans to use his winnings to help his family. "Winning is life-changing and one of the best things to ever happen to me! I have been nervous for days and it still doesn't seem real." Each $10 Gold Multiplier ticket gives players the chance to win prizes that range from $10 to $1 million.
Key swing states decline to remove RFK Jr. from ballot
Michigan and Wisconsin, two key battleground states, declined to remove former Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from their general election ballots this November despite his requests and withdrawal from the race. Kennedy announced last Friday that he was suspending his presidential campaign and would endorse former President Trump. He said he would seek…
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
In Michigan, cases of whooping cough — pertussis — continue to climb
Michigan reported 330 cases of pertussis by Saturday — three times the number in all of 2023. To some extent, it’s a return to pre-pandemic levels. Vaccine protection wanes, and the infection can be deadly for infants. Pertussis, an infection known for its can’t-catch-your-breath, whoop-like cough, continues its...
Consultant charged in ‘dark money’ scheme is aiding GOP Michigan Supreme Court nominee’s campaign
State Rep. Andrew Fink (R-Adams Twp.) has hired a consultant for his Michigan Supreme Court campaign who’s facing several charges, including a felony, related to an alleged “dark money” scheme involving a ballot question initiative put forth by Unlock Michigan, a group that opposed COVID health restrictions. Heather Lombardini, a founder of Lansing-based consulting firm […]
Friend of recently deceased Michigan House candidate wins write-in primary campaign
Following the death of former Democratic Michigan state Rep. Tim Sneller, longtime associate Matt Schlinker launched an unlikely write-in campaign in a bid to continue his legacy. With the support of Michigan’s 68th House District located in the eastern part of the state, Schlinker won the Democratic primary and will face incumbent Republican state Rep. […]
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