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Area school districts awarded new state educator funds

November 9, 2026 · By Michigan Department of Education · News That Affects You

More than 200 Michigan school districts are receiving a total of close to $10 million to support new teachers and school administrators. The funding allows districts to develop and strengthen their own mentoring and induction programs or...

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State Land Bank Authority invests $450,000 to strengthen local land banks

November 1, 2026 · By Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity · News That Affects You

The Michigan State Land Bank Authority (SLBA) is investing $450,000 over three years to support the executive director position at the Michigan Land Bank Association, strengthening local land banks’ ability to create housing, revit...

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Michigan crime rate reaches lowest mark in seven years

October 27, 2026 · By Office of the Governor · News That Affects You

Today, after years of sustained investment in local policy, community violence intervention and efforts to keep illegal guns off the streets, Governor Whitmer announced that violent crime in Michigan is the lowest it’s been in seve...

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High-speed internet expansion targets 20,000 area homes through BEAD agreements

October 20, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

More than $1.4 million is heading to rural parts of Michigan for broadband expansion projects. As part of Michigan’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, 23 subgrantee agreements have been made to help connect a...

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Kent, Newaygo counties receive millions for transit services

October 14, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund (IPAF) will award funds toward transformational public transportation projects in Kent and Newaygo counties. $6 million will be awarded to Th...

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USDA invests $326.8 million to strengthen rural communities in Michigan

October 9, 2026 · By USDA · News That Affects You

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development recently announced nearly $25 billion in rural community investments nationwide in fiscal year 2026. These projects strengthen essential infrastructure, expand h...

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Michigan achieves records in participation, success in Advanced Placement courses

October 1, 2026 · By Michigan Department of Education · News That Affects You

Michigan continues to set records in the number of public school students taking rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the number performing well on AP exams, according to data released by the College Board and shared today by the...

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Michigan-backed AM radio bill clears U.S. House

September 17, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, by voice vote. The legislation would require new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. to include AM radio at no extra charge. Michigan...

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Gov. Whitmer: One week left to apply for April storm financial assistance

August 26, 2026 · News That Affects You

On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, with the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is reminding survivors of April&rsquo...

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Whitmer, DNR approve over $109 million for Michigan public lands, including four regional projects

August 24, 2026 · By B. Wirth · News That Affects You

Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Natural Resources approved more than $109 million for public land investment, development and acquisitions throughout Michigan. “Michigan’s parks, trails and public lands...

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Area school districts awarded new state educator funds

State Land Bank Authority invests $450,000 to strengthen local land banks

Michigan crime rate reaches lowest mark in seven years

High-speed internet expansion targets 20,000 area homes through BEAD agreements

Kent, Newaygo counties receive millions for transit services

USDA invests $326.8 million to strengthen rural communities in Michigan

Michigan achieves records in participation, success in Advanced Placement courses

Michigan-backed AM radio bill clears U.S. House

Gov. Whitmer: One week left to apply for April storm financial assistance

Whitmer, DNR approve over $109 million for Michigan public lands, including four regional projects

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