CMU releases Presidential Leadership Profile for national search
As Central Michigan University begins the search for its 16th president, the CMU Board of Trustees has released a new Presidential Leadership Profile document. The profile showcases the university’s academic and co-curricular programs and...
New teacher evaluation system & measurement of student growth
Legislation to change the teacher evaluation system & the way Michigan measures student growth, was signed by the Governor on Thursday. Senate Bill 395, sponsored by Sen. Dayna Polehanki of Livonia, and Bill 396,...
Lawsuit to remove Kristina Karamo approved
A Kent County judge allowed a lawsuit that asks the court to enforce Kristina Karamo’s removal as the MRP chairwoman, to proceed, rejecting her attempts to dismiss it. Her lawyer, Donald Campbell, argued the...
Beaverton Tavern to get visit from America’s Best Restaurants in August
The Beaverton Tavern will get a visit from America’s Best Restaurants this month. During the visit, popular dishes will be highlighted along with extensive on-camera interviews with the Smith-Martin family about the restaurant’s special...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Ordering Audit After Hearing About Mandatory Medical Fees
Michigan’s mandatory fee to cover unlimited medical benefits for injured drivers is rising even higher. That fee will jump from $192 to $220 a year. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association says the hike is...
Michigan soldier crowned Miss USA 2024
Army solider Alma Cooper, who recently became Miss Michigan USA 2024, has soared to greater heights and was crowned Miss USA 2024 over the weekend. Cooper was crowned the winner of the Miss USA...
Zoning Amendment approved
A zoning amendment unanimously approved Monday by the Mt. Pleasant City Commission will allow for transitional housing, including a potential permanent homeless shelter. The I.C.R.H. Executive Director, Dee Obrecht, said it’ll allow the organization...
New Program To Help Michigan Residents With Disabilities Save Money
A new program was launched to help Michigan residents with disabilities save money. Michigan residents who became disabled before the age of 26 can save and invest up to $15,000 each year in MiABLE investment...
Increase in gas prices
Michigan motorist saw gas prices rise over the weekend, to over 15 cents from this time last week. Michigan drivers are now paying, on average in this state, $2.96 a gallon. Motorists are paying...
Lawmakers consider road usage tax to replace gas tax
Michigan lawmakers are considering a future-proof way to raise funds for road maintenance. A mileage tax, also known as a road use tax, collects revenue by determining how many miles each driver travels within...