3+ hour, 14+ min ago   (228+ words) Starting Monday, the city of Dearborn will start enforcing a new state law that cracks down on motorists who drive past stopped school buses." The law allows school buses to be equipped with cameras that record vehicles illegally passing them…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (583+ words) The state of Michigan must reinstate a "performance-based" foster care system in Kent County, after a Court of Claims judge struck down changes made earlier this year. The ruling restores a possible lifeline to the nonprofit that's overseen foster care…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (391+ words) The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) released a set of guidelines for school mental health support Thursday. These guidelines respond to the increase in students experiencing mental health challenges. About 63% of Michigan high school students have reported facing adverse childhood…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (674+ words) Back-to-school season can be a hectic time for parents. You're settling your kids into a new routine, preparing them mentally for the new school year and adding homework help and lunch prep to your own schedule. To make the transition…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (224+ words) Michigan's summer food assistance program will continue this year. The end of the school year also means the end of free and reduced-cost breakfast and lunch for kids, so the SUN Bucks program gives families an extra $40 a month per…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (406+ words) The next focus of the Michigan House could involve bills to help counties and local governments fight violent crime. Bills aimed at reducing violent crime could be the next priority of the Michigan House when it comes back from spring…...