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U-M shrinks pay for Dearborn, Flint chancellors as it doubles it in Ann Arbor
U-M has steadily increased the salary for the president of its flagship school, but new chancellors coming in to lead regional campuses make less than predecessors, records show.
Michigan Fourth of July weekend: heat, beaches and fireworks. What to know.
Michigan's Fourth of July weekend will bring hot weather, busy roads and hazardous swimming conditions at some beaches. Here's what to know about the forecast, travel, fireworks l…
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drugs. ‘Pandemonium’ ahead for Michigan doctors?
A new Medicare program offers some beneficiaries GLP-1 drugs at just $50 a month for weight loss, but the program is temporary, and eligibility rules could shut out many patients.
Michigan celebrates America’s 250th: Fireworks, history tours, other events
Find events in your area as Michigan kicks off celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary with coordinated readings of the Declaration of Independence, historical events, fir…
Ever tried Claude.AI? Meet the Michigander who inspired its name
Gaylord native Claude Shannon revolutionized how the digital world communicates in the late 1940s. Today, the Michigander is an eponym for one of the fastest-growing AI models.
Some Michiganders fly American flag. Others refuse. A new poll explores why
A new survey shows that how ‘Old Glory’ is viewed through the lens of patriotism differs by age, political leanings and particularly race.
Hosting a Fourth of July barbecue? Expect to spend more
Costs for a picnic are the highest since a farm group began tracking expenses 10 years ago.
Michigan schools sweat as deadline looms without state budget: It’s ‘super frustrating’
Michigan House, Senate cancel session with just days before legal deadline to pass state budget. ‘We were hopeful,’ said a spokesperson for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Opinion | Education in Michigan requires transformation, not reform
The governor and Legislature should work together to empanel a nonpartisan blue-ribbon commission with broad representation and a clear mandate: develop a 10-year educational tran…
Michigan must focus literacy efforts on older students, too, experts say
Many raise concerns with Michigan’s reading scores. Elementary school kids are often the focus. But what about older students who still struggle to read?
