Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative allies have repeatedly praised a state program that extended the federal free lunch program to higher income students in public schools. hubs.la/Q02vRTTw0

The Detroit Right To Counsel Coalition is getting $2.5 million in funding from Michigan taxpayers in the 2024 state budget. The grant is one of many earmarks in the state budget that bypassed the usual appropriations process. hubs.la/Q02vRTQF0

Board of Ed member who said in 2016, ‘charter schools should end,’ among those voting to have state, school districts, veto new charter schools.
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DeWitt Public Schools, citing threats against staff members, canceled plans for a class session to teach what it called “gender identity and the use of pronouns.” hubs.la/Q02vRXPv0

Great Lakes water levels down but within historical averages.
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A bill in the Michigan legislature targets squatting.
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Michigan parents ask U.S. Supreme Court to strike down ban on aid to private education. hubs.la/Q02vGv8P0

A bill discussed but not yet introduced in the Michigan House would require homeschooling families and parents of private school students to register with their local district. hubs.ly/Q02vGCb20

Various state and federal officials have touted the number of jobs created over the last four years. Debbie Stabenow, Michigan’s senior U.S. senator, is one of the latest.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer added DEI requirement to licensing requirements for physicians, nurses, other professionals. hubs.ly/Q02vGtGS0

Michigan roads, bridges, on path to get worse over 10 years. hubs.la/Q02vv_pG0

Michigan lawmakers spent more than $1 billion in taxpayer funds on earmarks this session, sending state funds to specific communities.
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A bill discussed but not yet introduced in the Michigan House would require homeschooling families and parents of private school students to register with their local district.
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The number of jobs in Michigan is up 389,900 since January 2021. Much of that increase reflects a recovery from losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, including jobs lost when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered businesses to close. Read more: hubs.la/Q02vv_Ym0

The budget for Michigan’s executive office soared from $4.6 million to $8.9 million between fiscal year 2011-12 and fiscal year 2023-24, a 42% increase when adjusted for inflation.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking Washington’s help in dealing with the consequences of a mild winter.
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Anti-squatting law does not apply to anyone who has lived continuously for 15 years without interruption or being asked to leave. The person who has squatted for 15 years can obtain the property through adverse possession. hubs.ly/Q02vkH-g0

An effort to expand education choice in Michigan took another step April 4 as attorneys for several Michigan parents asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn an appeals court ruling in their lawsuit against the state. hubs.ly/Q02vkG9b0

Officials differ on effects, reasons for homeschool registry.
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Board of Ed member who said in 2016, ‘charter schools should end,’ among those voting to have state, school districts, veto new charter schools.
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