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Michigan education officials deny students with disabilities’ rights were violated during COVID
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan education officials this month asked the U.S. Department of Education to dismiss all claims that the state violated the federal rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns.
Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy
While economists have said the state is seeing a recovery from the economic conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50% of Michigan adults 50 and older are reporting financial stress, with pre-retirement adults and individuals with poor or fair health facing a particular strain. That’s according to recently released data from the Michigan Poll […] The post Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Village rallies behind venue as neighbors make noise about decibel levels
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — While a noise ordinance may be in the works for Warner Vineyards, the loudest noise in Paw Paw Thursday evening was made by supporters of the local concert venue. As a standing-room-only crowd spilled into the hallway at the July 18 Planning Commission meeting,...
Fallen trooper honored with stretch of US-127
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — US-127 between the Cedar St. Exit and the I-96 interchange will now be known as the Trooper Starr Memorial Highway, with Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing the bill to rename it into law last week. The Michigan State Police hosted a highway dedication ceremony on Friday to make the name official. Trooper […]
Donate Life Night celebrates those who have saved lives through organ donation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Usually the main attraction at John Ball Zoo is the animals, but on Thursday night, it was all about people. The zoo hosted Donate Life Night in partnership with Gift of Life Michigan to celebrate people who have donated their organs, and the recipients who are alive today because of someone else.
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
Soo, Detour Village to be sites of AAM pilot project
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— An eastern Upper Peninsula project has received more than $512,000 in state funding to further Advanced Aerial Mobility technology in Michigan. AAM is a new type of transportation that uses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to move people and cargo between places not currently or easily served by surface transportation or existing aviation modes.
Portage native selected in 15th round of MLB Draft by Tigers
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Former Portage Central standout Zach MacDonald is driving south this weekend to Florida to begin his professional career with the team he grew up rooting for. The Detroit Tigers selected the Miami of Ohio star in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB draft. Zach MacDonald...
Faster Horses lineup 2024: Full schedule for Michigan country music festival
Faster Horses, a three-day country music and camping festival, has become one of Michigan's signature summer events since its debut in 2013. This year's headliners are Jelly Roll (Friday), Lainey Wilson (Saturday) and Hardy (Sunday). They're part of a 15-artist Main Stage lineup that also includes Cody Johnson, Old Dominion, Riley Green and more. Nashville DJ Rod Youree will be spinning throughout, taking the place of longtime Faster Horses artist Dee Jay Silver.
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