by Liz Gullett | Aug 15, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan State Board of Education selected the seven semifinalists for the next superintendent of public instruction. The field of 53 candidates for the position came from Michigan, eight other states, and Washington, D.C. In April, Superintendent Dr....
by Liz Gullett | Aug 15, 2025 | Liz Gullett
A lawsuit was filed against Governor Gretchen Whitmer because she hasn’t called for a special election in the 35th Michigan Senate District. The seat was left open after former Democratic Michigan Senator and now U.S. Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet resigned in...
by Liz Gullett | Aug 15, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The Senate Fiscal Agency released July’s revenue report, outlining collections and tax receipts for the month. Most notably, major taxes and net lotter revenue declined 1.6% from July 2024, totaling $2.9 billion. Additionally, that number was around $130.3 million...
by Liz Gullett | Aug 15, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained unchanged from the prior month at 5.3%, according to the latest report from the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. Employment fell by 5,000 over the month, and the number of unemployed people...
by Liz Gullett | Aug 15, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The House is scheduled to hold its typical Tuesday–Thursday session schedule. The Senate does not have session scheduled for the week. On August 18 and 19, the State Board of Education will interview the seven semifinalists for the role of State Superintendent at...
