Michigan lawmakers pass budget after disagreements in funding for schools
Michigan lawmakers have passed an $83 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
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Michigan lawmakers have passed an $83 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
Several community members felt they didn't have a chance to express their concerns about the Waterford School District hiring former Oxford High School principal Steven Wolf.
The University of Michigan and the City University of New York didn't adequately investigate if campus protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents created a hostile environment for students, faculty and staff.
Ann Arbor Public Schools has sent out layoff notices. Some wonder what lingering effects they will have on the upcoming school year.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools district held a special board and budget meeting on Monday to address problems related to being nearly $30 million in debt and its superintendent on leave.
Advocates representing early childhood education and small businesses called on the legislature to stick to Gov. Whitmer's original budget proposal.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Teachers in the Troy School District are picketing for higher pay. The teachers have been working without a contract since Feb. 1.
More than 100 Ann Arbor Public Schools employees will be cut from the 2024-2025 budget. The school board voted for the decision 6-1 at a board meeting at Pioneer High School Monday night.
It's never reached the Governor's desk for her signature but there has been interest from lawmakers in making sure all students in our state are accounted for-- a move one homeschool advocate tells CBS News Detroit amounts to government overreach.
Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to contain any disruptions amid tension over the Israel-Hamas war.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
In December 2023, Detroit Wing Company gifted its Roseville location to Rising Stars Academy, a school for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A University of Michigan proposal aimed at deterring disruptions on its Ann Arbor campus after anti-Israel protesters interrupted an honors convocation is sparking backlash from free speech advocates.
A day after a dramatic school board meeting, many Ann Arbor Public Schools staff members are worrying about their jobs.
Nonprofit Detroit Forward is partnering with Southern New Hampshire University and career industries to offer degrees and certifications.
A group in Wayne County that supports families in a number of ways, including helping young children learn how to read, may soon expand its reach.
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
The student-reader interaction exposes children to professionals in various career fields who look like them.
The community raised more than $430,000 after St. Germaine Catholic School announced an operating deficit of roughly $150,000.
Concordia University announced it would remain open through 2025 two weeks after revealing major financial challenges.
The president of Calvin University has resigned after the Christian school said it received a report of "unwelcome and inappropriate communication and attention toward a non-student member of the campus community.".
Scheduled for a decision on Tuesday, the proposal has sparked both anticipation and debate within the community.
A plastics manufacturing site in New Baltimore is shutting down, with 45 people to be laid off as a result.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Dean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
A man was found dead near a bicycle in the roadway early Monday morning in St. Clair County.
A woman was shot on I-96 early Tuesday, resulting in a temporary closure of the freeway as police searched for evidence.
The city of Saline is working on critical repairs to a water well, residents are asked to limit water use to essential needs.
A man was killed, and two women were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting at a repast at a park on Detroit's east side Monday night.
A plastics manufacturing site in New Baltimore is shutting down, with 45 people to be laid off as a result.
A former student has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Michigan State University, claiming she was exposed to toxic chemicals during her work.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Dean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
A human case of West Nile virus has been reported in an Oakland County resident – the second such case confirmed this year in Michigan.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Officers were on patrol in the area of Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads on Saturday around 1 a.m. when they noticed a fire at an auto collision shop.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
As the 30th anniversary celebration of Dream Cruise gets ready to kick off this weekend, law enforcement teams and business owners across Oakland County are preparing for what may be in store.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Dean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
Families are shopping early for school supplies and scouting for discounts amid concerns about the potential impact of tariffs.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Incomes are still trailing inflation four years after the pandemic-era surge in prices, causing a financial pinch for many households.
"Urgent safety warning" from Consumer Product Safety Commission says Labubu knockoffs are dangerous. Here's how to spot a fake.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Michigan Medicine says the health information of some patients was potentially exposed when it mailed out postcards without envelopes.
Health officials have confirmed the presence of Legionnaires' disease at a senior living facility in Dearborn.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Dean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
Jack Flaherty struck out nine batters in seven scoreless innings, and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Houston Astros 10-0 on Monday night.
Detroit Lions rookie edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein's status for the season may be in question after he sustained a pectoral injury in Saturday's preseason loss.
A Central Michigan University source has confirmed that CMU football coaching staff requested Connor Stalions to assist its staff during CMU's 2023 season opener against Michigan State University.
Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
What's the best way to respond to an aggressive driver on the road? An expert shares tips on how to respond to - and how to prevent getting in the middle of - a road rage incident.
Hurricane Erin, currently in the Atlantic Ocean could swipe past the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Some people have been ordered to evacuate.
TexasHouse Democrats returned to the Capitol Monday after having left the state for two weeks. This step was an effort to stall a Republican-led effort to redraw voting district lines.
Grosse Pointe Woods residents are protesting a pending rezoning request. A shooting erupted at a repast gathering. Other top stories and weather.
Cooler by the weekend.