News Summary The ongoing budget stalemate in Michigan poses a serious threat to free school meal programs as the new fiscal year approaches. With no resolution on funding, many students face uncertainty regarding access to vital breakfast and lunch services, which are crucial for their nutrition and academic success. Educators
News Summary Michigan schools are experiencing staff layoffs due to uncertainty surrounding state budget funding. Many districts are either issuing layoff notices or have already implemented cuts as they wait for final budget approvals. House Speaker Matt Hall insists that proposed funding increases will support schools, but current partisan gridlock
News Summary Michigan’s free school meals program, which has provided meals to students regardless of income for two years, is at risk as budget negotiations stagnate. Governor Gretchen Whitmer calls the program a ‘game changer’ for families and schools, highlighting its importance in promoting student engagement. With funding set to
News Summary Michigan lawmakers are in a budget stalemate that jeopardizes the state’s School Meals program, providing free meals to 1.4 million students. With the July deadline approaching, uncertainty looms over the future availability of essential meal services for students as disagreements persist within the legislature. Governor Gretchen Whitmer hopes
News Summary The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan is preparing to become the first U.S. nuclear facility to restart after being decommissioned, with the NRC granting approval for reactivation. The plant has been offline since May 2022, and Holtec International plans to conduct tests and maintenance to resume operations
News Summary Michigan State University (MSU) is grappling with a $10.5 million reduction in federal funding for its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). This loss threatens nutrition education services for low-income families across Michigan, impacting over 100,000 individuals. The MSU Extension has been a vital provider of these services
News Summary Siena Heights University (SHU) in Adrian, Michigan, will cease operations at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year due to financial challenges and declining enrollment. With around 1,800 registered students, a drop from over 2,300 in 2008, SHU will maintain its academic calendar and support transfer pathways for
News Summary Former University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh is implicated in a class-action lawsuit involving allegations against his former assistant, Matt Weiss, for illegally accessing student accounts and downloading intimate images. The lawsuit claims Harbaugh neglected his responsibilities to ensure student safety during his tenure. Weiss is
News Summary The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the University of Michigan for potential non-compliance with federal disclosure laws regarding foreign funding. The probe follows allegations that the university received around $375 million in foreign funds since 2020, with significant discrepancies in reporting. U-M has 30
News Summary Michigan’s public schools are under severe financial strain due to nearly $160 million in federal funding being withheld, affecting vital programs. With a state budget stall, school leaders are left guessing how to manage dwindling resources as educational funding remains below the national average. The impasse in Lansing
