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Benton Harbor Water Quality: Is Government Mismanagement Leading to a Flint Redux?

Part one of a series on water quality and free market solutions

… flushing.” Research completed by Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Health and … implicate changes in water quality, as reflected by changes in … Department of Environmental Quality did not adequately address, … prompt action to address the community’s public health needs.” Following …

Community College Never Heard From Erstwhile 'Partner' in Forced Unionization Scheme

… John Cherry contacted Mott Community College officials with a … scheme involving the state of Michigan, Mott, the United Auto Workers … now suspect because a Mott Community College spokesman says the … care training. Instead, the community college was used by the Department … 45,000 new AFSCME members, quality child care providers, will …

Should students be required to complete 40 hours of community service to qualify for the Michigan Merit Award? Yes

Community service is a key component of merit

… volunteering and giving community service have to do with education, … or punishment due b: the qualities or actions that constitute … deserts c: a praiseworthy quality: virtue d: character or conduct … healthy children, youth and communities. Their mission statement … energy and hard work of Michigan’s young people. I recently …

Seven Environmental Challenges Facing Michigan

An Assessment of Environmental Conditions in Michigan

… ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FACING MICHIGAN; talk about perceptions a … surrounding environmental issues in Michigan. If you look at any poll … we’ve had in many years. Air quality, water quality has improved dramatically. … closely in the agricultural community — if I had time we’d talk …

Lawmaker: $4.4B of corporate subsidies is ‘legislative malpractice’

Rep. Dylan Wegela says money should have funded infrastructure, schools and communities

Since 2023, Michigan has authorized $4.4 billion of select corporate … calculated by CNBC. At that rate, Michigan could have bought Taylor … the state population. Or, Michigan taxpayers could have bought … people of Michigan the high quality public schools, infrastructure, and strong communities they deserve.” “Simply …

House Budget jeopardizes quality preschool

Hundreds of childcare providers could be put out of business

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a budget that could … would jeopardize access to quality preschool for many disadvantaged … be allocated to certain community-based organizations that … Start programs and other community child care providers. These providers enroll nearly 20% of Michigan’s four-year-old preschoolers. …

Attorney: State Officials Should Investigate How Illegal and Defunded State Agency Continues to Operate

Although Legislature cut off Michigan Quality Community Care Council funding Sept. 30, agency continues to function, collect dues for SEIU

… to investigate how the Michigan Quality Community Care Council, an agency … following confirmation from the Michigan Department of Community Health that the MQC3 still exists. … agency alive — was first reported in Michigan Capitol Confidential today. “The …

Testing the Waters

New monitoring tests can increase our understanding of Michigan's water quality

Michigan features 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and 11,000 … available to improve water quality monitoring and thus better … state law to monitor water quality at public beaches. A total of 53 of Michigan’s 83 counties conducted beach … important information to communities facing decisions about water …

Court Cases Could Provide Detroit Students With Options

Nowhere do families need more quality educational options than in Detroit

… skepticism in his quest to get community leaders to back a $500 million … Perales, has a degree from Michigan State University and is pursuing … different path. Sadly, many Michigan policymakers and other leaders … preferred learning options. Michigan’s anti-aid provision is of … keenly feel the need for more quality educational options than Detroit. …

Group Offers to Take Over Westwood Community Schools to Reverse Loss of Students

Mackinac Center: Improve Quality of Education, Don't Trap Children

… a letter to the Westwood Community Schools Board of Education, … to take over the Westwood Community School District and stop … district sued the state of Michigan to prevent students from … both the schools and the community more segregated." The letter … taking steps to improve the quality of education in the Westwood …