House budget prioritizes workforce training and infrastructure over corporate incentives
House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin has outlined the House’s priorities for workforce development in the recently approved budget.
Local Government
Runestad urges action from Secretary Benson after Hamtramck ballot-stuffing incident
State Senator Jim Runestad has called on Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to address concerns about election security following an incident in Hamtramck.
Rep. Ann Bollin outlines Republican priorities in upcoming Michigan House budget plan
House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin has provided an update on the Michigan state budget process, stating that House Republicans are preparing to announce a plan aimed at reducing waste and…
House budget proposal prioritizes local control over Michigan K-12 education funding
The Michigan House Appropriations Committee, led by State Rep. Ann Bollin, has emphasized the importance of local control in education funding decisions.
Rep. Bollin welcomes governor’s proposal for increased Auditor General oversight
House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin has expressed support for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recent proposal to involve the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in monitoring earmarked grants awarded through Michigan’s…
Runestad criticizes Democratic health policies for neglecting rural Michigan
Michigan State Senator Jim Runestad has voiced criticism of what he describes as the “left’s obsession with forcing social ideology into health care policy,” claiming it has negative effects on…
Rep. Ann Bollin supports federal disaster relief for Northern Michigan
State Representative Ann Bollin has expressed her approval of the federal disaster relief funding announced by President Donald Trump to aid Northern Michigan communities.
Runestad calls for increased accountability in Michigan’s foster care system
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Rep. Bollin criticizes Senate for leaving without education budget deal
State Representative Ann Bollin expressed her dissatisfaction after the Senate adjourned without reaching an agreement on the education budget.
Supreme Court backs parental rights on school literature
State Senator Jim Runestad from White Lake, Michigan, has expressed his approval of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor.
Senator urges Michigan Supreme Court to remove judge under investigation
State Senator Jim Runestad has formally requested the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission and the Michigan Supreme Court to expedite the removal of Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig from her position at…
Senator Runestad proposes bills targeting illegal immigration in Michigan
State Senator Jim Runestad of Michigan has put forward new legislative measures aimed at reinforcing the state’s adherence to federal immigration laws.
Senator Runestad urges AG Nessel to investigate MSP deputy director
State Senator Jim Runestad has called for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to initiate a criminal investigation into the conduct of Michigan State Police Deputy Director Lt.
Senator criticizes Michigan State Police’s handling of internal investigations
State Senator Jim Runestad has criticized a report by the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, which alleges that the Michigan State Police (MSP) have a policy of transferring all internal…
Michigan House approves new K-12 education budget shifting control locally
State Representative Ann Bollin, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, has announced that the Michigan House has approved a significant budget for K-12 education.
Michigan senator calls for state police leadership resignations after no-confidence vote
Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Minority Vice Chair Jim Runestad has called for the resignation of Michigan State Police (MSP) leaders following a significant vote of no confidence…
How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Retail Trade industry in Livingston Today publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers across Livingston Today publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the…
How many Fowlerville Community Schools students were considered ready for college-level math classes in 2023-24 school year?
In the 2023-24 school year, 17.8% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
Pinckney Community Schools students ranked 2nd lowest countywide in college readiness for math in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 18.5% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
Lower college readiness rates in math among Howell Public Schools students in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 23.7% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
Charyl Stockwell Academy sees decline in number of students ready for college math classes in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 25.6% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
Are Hartland Consolidated Schools students in 2023-24 ready for college-level math courses?
In the 2023-24 school year, 34.9% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.
Michigan House approves bill enforcing budget transparency
The Michigan House of Representatives has unanimously passed a plan to permanently establish budget transparency standards into state law.