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John James: Give governor more say on Michigan schools. ‘The buck stops here’ --- Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate John James wants consolidate oversight of public education As part of a new education policy plan, James said he’d pursue a constitutional amendment to [...]

Michigan lawyer working with non-violent felons to restore their gun rights --- Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.  "It's people [...]

More than 4 in 5 Southeast Michigan kids miss out on afterschool programs, new data shows --- More than 4 in 5 Southeast Michigan kids miss out on afterschool programs, new data [...]

Michigan's minimum wage campaign comes to a halt --- One Fair Wage has announced the suspension of their campaign to eliminate the tip credit for Michiganders. MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - A push to eliminate Michigan's tipped wage system for restaurant servers has been [...]

Michigan Gov. Whitmer pushes for subsidies, as $261M megasite awaits deal --- State economic developers are prioritizing land development as a job attraction tool. Nearly $1B has been awarded so far under Gretchen Whitmer, who is seeking $150M more this year Critics question [...]

Expert weighs in on when we could see gas prices drop in Michigan --- Expert weighs in on when we could see gas prices drop in Michigan According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 [...]

Bike, pedestrian path to be toll-free on Gordie Howe International Bridge --- Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to cross for free on the multi-use path of the Gordie Howe International Bridge The path is about 1.5 miles long, 12 feet wide [...]

Video captures meteor over Michigan --- Reports poured in at about 9:31 p.m. Eastern Standard Time not just from Michigan, but from neighboring Great Lakes states Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin – as well as Ontario.  Posted March 24, 2026 10:54pm [...]

Michigan lawmaker introduces new requirements for drivers 75 and older after deadly crash --- Michigan lawmaker introduces new requirements for drivers 75 and older after deadly crash By Elle Meyers March 24, 2026 / 6:35 PM EDT / CBS Detroit A new bill introduced by Michigan [...]

New Report: Michigan Should Follow Mississippi’s Lead on Reading --- MIDLAND, Mich. — Nearly two-thirds of Michigan students cannot read proficiently, and the state now ranks in the bottom 10 nationally for literacy. A new Mackinac Center report shows how Mississippi [...]