Infrastructure Among Top Priorities for Residents

Infrastructure Among Top Priorities for Residents

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe and the Growing Michigan Together team released a report, which compiled feedback from over 11,000 residents. It focuses on the types of challenges communities face, but also what they love most about the state. The feedback will be...
New Law Aims at Reducing Teacher Shortage

New Law Aims at Reducing Teacher Shortage

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation this week that supporters believe will help get more teachers in classrooms statewide. Key Points: The new law allows retired educators to fill temporary vacancies on a limited basis. The retiree would continue to receive...
Free Schools Meals Proposal Considered

Free Schools Meals Proposal Considered

Legislation requiring the Department of Education to create a program providing free school breakfast and lunch to eligible students heard testimony this week in the Senate Education Committee. The 2023- 2024 Fiscal Year budget provided $160 million for free school...
Questions Arise on the Legality of New Department

Questions Arise on the Legality of New Department

Is the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential legal under the state constitution? Following the governor’s creation of the department, the State Board of Education passed a motion directing State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice to...
Free Schools Meals Proposal Considered

Governor Signs Education Package

This week, Governor Whitmer signed legislation aimed at recruiting and retaining skilled educators and counselors. Key Points: Allows Michigan to accept out-of-state teaching certifications. Expands the ways educators can earn advanced teaching certificates. Allows...