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‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot

Voters will likely have the chance to decide this fall whether to ban political spending in state elections by Michigan’s regulated utilities and large government contractors.

 

Michigan is old and getting older. Experts warn of looming consequences

An aging population, rising retirement rates and a stagnating labor market could have serious consequences for the state and its residents if left unaddressed, state demographers said Friday.

 

Michigan kids in mental health crisis sent out of state as facilities close

Eleanor Middlin was 15 when her family sent her to a Missouri boarding school, an 11-hour drive from her mid-Michigan home.

 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs classroom smartphone ban for Michigan schools

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law to ban smartphones from public school classrooms starting this fall, making good on a pledge to keep the devices out of instructional time.

 

Michigan helps employers build housing in Detroit, Kalamazoo as fund runs dry

Michigan is helping employers in Detroit and Kalamazoo build new housing for their workers under a program that state officials want to continue but lawmakers have not yet endorsed.

 

Michigan EV fees spike under road funding deal, now nation’s highest

Michigan’s roughly 122,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners are in for some sticker shock the next time they renew their plates.

 

Michigan’s capital plans new approach to homelessness: A pod city

One Michigan city is planning a novel approach in an effort to balance the growing need for homeless services with community concerns: mini housing pods.

 

Michigan cities propose $800M investment in affordable housing as state officials negotiate budget

A group that represents cities in Michigan is asking the state to invest $800 million over the next five years to help spur affordable housing projects.

 

Michigan homeless camp crackdowns leave some ‘just trying to survive’

A growing number of local governments in Michigan and the country are cracking down on homeless encampments.