Michigan Jobless Rate Increased 1% in January
Photo Courtesy of NASA Goddard Photo and Video The state’s seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 6.6 percent in January. That’s according...
Congress Struggles To Fix Medicare Payment Problem
Congress is debating a permanent solution for a problem that has forced some Michigan doctors to turn away Medicare...
Former Senator Carl Levin Returns To Detroit And Wayne State
Center for American Progress Wayne State University's new Levin Center at Wayne Law will begin offering courses this fall. The center...
Too Soon? 2016 Campaign For Rep. Miller’s Seat Is On
Inside Michigan Politics The 2016 Congressional campaign began this week when State Senator Phil Pavlov said he’s running for Rep. Candice...
Increased Speed Limit Part of Ohio’s Proposed Transportation Budget
Creative Commons/Joseph A. (Flickr) The proposal to raise the state speed limit is one part of a two-year, $7-billion transportation...
The State Board of Education Chooses Brian Whiston as the Next State School Superintendent
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools The State Board of Education has selected Dearborn Schools Superintendent Brian Whiston as the new state school Superintendent. During...
Ferndale Residents to Receive Water Bill Refunds
Marissa Ferndale residents who pay their water bills could soon receive a refund in the mail. In a recent lawsuit...
Should The State Continue To Invest In The Film Industry?
Chris Berge, Creative Commons Michigan’s film-incentive program would be eliminated if some lawmakers at the state Capitol have their way. The...
Are Latinos Are Closing In On The High School Education Gap?
The U-S Department of Education released data stating graduation rates for Hispanic students increased by nearly four percentage points, from 2011 to...
State Ed Board Blasts Governor For Taking Watchdog Role Over Schools
Members of the State Board of Education are accusing Governor Snyder of violating Michigan’s constitution by using an executive...
Search for the Next State Superintendent: Vickie Markavitch
Photo Courtesy of the Oakland School District The State Board of Education is interviewing the final three candidates today to...
Political Group Drafts Ben Carson To Run For President
Detroit native Doctor Ben Carson launched an exploratory committee earlier this month to examine a run to become President. Carson has...