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Rob Hampson/UnsplashNew Michigan legislation aims to ban cellphones in schools. One school district in Clare County already bans phones from the classroom, and they said they’re seeing results. -
State of MichiganThe Michigan Court of Appeals will review a case on Tuesday between Traverse City and a resident on altering a public park to create what the city calls “FishPass.” Today, both sides are responding to the Michigan Attorney General weighing in on the case.
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Detroit officials began their demolition of the Packard Plant Thursday, September 29. The demolition was ordered by a Wayne County judge earlier this year. It’s owner, Fernando Palazuelo, failed to follow that court order, and the city is now leading demolitions. -
Brock Tessman, who grew up in Plymouth, Mich., will become the 17th president of Northern Michigan University, effective Feb. 1. He has served as deputy commissioner of higher education for the Montana University System since 2018, and has previous experience as a faculty member and campus leader. The NMU Board of Trustees unanimously approved his selection at a special meeting this morning.
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A global electric vehicle battery manufacturer is considering Mecosta County for a multi-billion-dollar investment.
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The people who are working to find a way out of the current housing crisis say they have a new plan: home patterns. Think sewing patterns for houses. And they’re being offered for free to help streamline the home building process.
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A $50,000 state grant could help up-north tech startups in Traverse City get off the ground. It was awarded to a business incubator— that’s a company that helps entrepreneurs set up with a business and grow.
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The Michigan Strategic Fund Board is moving toward financing a portion of a billion-dollar potash and salt production plant in northern Michigan.
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Local leaders in Big Rapids approved tax breaks for a proposed $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery plant this week. And more incentives for the project could be on the way from the state.
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Earlier this month, the Grand Rapids Chamber launched its Center for Economic Inclusion. The Chamber is addressing barriers experienced by entrepreneurs of color.
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Students from Central Michigan University, Lake Superior State University and Eastern Michigan University allege the universities failed to provide them with the full benefits of their tuition.
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The first step in a multi-million dollar effort to modernize Michigan's national guard buildings is now complete.
