Hope O’Dell

It’s Pride Month, a time when members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies attend events across the state to celebrate.

“While this behavior does not violate the current standards set forth in the Open Meetings Act, it is the antithesis of transparency and good governance.”

The Great Schools Initiative is pushing a familiar rhetoric against Michigan’s public schools. This time, they’re looking to bring lawsuits.

Tragedy rocked Michigan State University Monday night. In the aftermath of the shooting that killed three, here’s what to know and how to help.

Crystal Bernard, a Lansing resident and recent MSU grad, was walking back to her car when she saw students running from the MSU Union. She spent the next several hours sheltering in a shop basement.

The “Great Schools Initiative” is using one new trick—plus a few old standbys—in a bid to control your public schools. Here’s what you need to know.

Michigan’s Legislature is making big moves on education funding.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday addressed the Michigan House and Senate to announce plans and policies designed to bolster resources for public schools and children, provide tax relief for parents and families, expand civil rights protections in Michigan, and much (much) more. 

Bolden, a former legislator, said she will bring a new lived experience to Michigan’s highest court.

The Michigan Supreme Court has the power to interpret state laws and decide how they apply to everyday Michiganders. But how does it work?