Government, Uncategorized
FBI: ‘Potential’ Halloween terror plot foiled; multiple subjects arrested in Michigan(The Center Square) – The FBI says it thwarted a possible terror attack, arresting several individuals in Michigan, according to Director Kash Patel. “This morning the FBI thwarted a potential… Read More
Public Education
Michigan public schools complain of ‘whiplash’ as lawmakers dither over free breakfast, lunch programsThe inability of Michigan lawmakers to finalize funding for free school meals is causing many state districts to make last-minute decisions – often contradicting previous ones – over whether to… Read More
State Government, Uncategorized
9 violent attacks on churches in 2025(The Daily Signal) – The horrific shooting and arson at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Sunday marks one in a… Read More
Culture
10 shot, 4 dead, at Michigan Church set on fire in Sunday morning attack(The Daily Signal) – A gunman opened fire on a Michigan church Sunday morning, which was then set ablaze. At least four people have been killed, with several others shot. Responding… Read More
Public Education
Financial uncertainties propel Michigan districts to ponder ending free meals continued after COVIDMichigan school districts are considering whether they can afford to continue free lunches and breakfasts to all students, given uncertain state funding and other financial challenges. “For two years, students… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina, Michigan still suffering from pandemic learning lossThe latest K-12 standardized test scores are in, and they show several states still lag behind pre-COVID-19 pandemic numbers. North Carolina and Michigan both released their annual reports showing academic… Read More
Public Education
Detroit’s next mayor must focus on revamping beleaguered public-school system, analysts sayAs Detroit mayoral candidates prepare to face off in the November election, public-school issues are playing a prominent role in the race, a recent analysis concludes. “Community leaders like Angelique… Read More
Culture
Armed church heroes are important reminders of how often defensive gun use occurs(The Daily Signal) – Just minutes into a special Vacation Bible School Sunday service at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, on June 22, parishioners found their morning worship interrupted… Read More
Culture
Bystanders subdue Walmart attacker, FBI supports investigation into Michigan stabbings(The Daily Signal) – None of the 11 victims in the stabbing at a Michigan Walmart Saturday afternoon are in critical condition anymore, the local hospital treating them announced. Read More
Public Education
Michigan group calls for ‘massive tax hike’ for public school despite ‘abysmal’ performance, dwindling enrollmentA new Michigan coalition is proposing a constitutional amendment to raise $1.7 billion for public schools – something voters should oppose unless the state can prove it will help students,… Read More
Homeschools
Detroit homeschool advocate highlights solutions for families wanting to leave public-school systemBernita Bradley credits her daughter with inspiring her to homeschool – although she had refused at first when Victoria had asked at age 11. “All these misconceptions that people… Read More
Public Education
Universities sit on billion-dollar endowments while jacking up tuition(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Several universities are hiking tuition prices and cutting jobs despite sitting on massive endowments. Universities are largely blaming the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts for… Read More
Government
Watch: Woman in her 60s fills potholes herself instead of waiting on the cityA Michigan woman in her 60s is filling potholes on her street instead of waiting on the city. Betty Lewis-Rand of Pontiac, which is near Detroit, was caught on… Read More
Opinion
Michigan court says state constitution allows no abortion limits(The Daily Signal) – The Michigan Court of Claims held on May 13 that state laws requiring informed consent for abortion violate the unlimited right to “reproductive freedom” that voters placed… Read More
Politics
‘We are just getting started’: Trump hails his first 100 days(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump declared it the “most successful 100 days” in American history. “They all want to come back to Michigan and build cars again. You know… Read More
Government
Trump to sign executive order providing automakers tariff relief(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday relaxing some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts. The directive is… Read More
Politics
Dem governor wants to bring back manufacturing jobs that vanished on her watch(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pledged to rejuvenate America’s stagnant manufacturing industry, while her state’s own manufacturing sector has greatly declined in recent years. Whitmer… Read More
Culture
How small town America stopped a Chinese Communist Party takeover(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A U.S. electric vehicle battery manufacturer with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has suspended its permit application to build a plant near a… Read More
Government
Student enrollment down as Michigan considers more K-12 funding(The Center Square) – Public school enrollment is down in Michigan as the proposed 2025-26 fiscal budget promises more money for K-12. Enrollment statewide has steadily declining for more a… Read More
Politics
Republicans eye Michigan US Senate seat(The Daily Signal) – After Michigan Democrat Sen. Gary Peters’ surprise announcement that he would not be seeking reelection Tuesday, Republicans in the Wolverine State are eyeing the possibility of their… Read More