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In her State of the State Address Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed making the first two years of community college free in Michigan. We applaud the Governor for prioritizing college affordability. This is the culmination of…

  It turns out you can put a price on success, at least when it comes to postsecondary credentials. The payoff for individual Michiganders, employers and the state is profound. Let’s start with this measure:…

  Countless headlines in recent months would have you believe that a college degree is not worth the time and money required to earn one. There is no shortage of articles declaring that Americans have…

  Michigan is the best state in the country and we know that we can do more to keep our residents healthier in 2024. The economic costs of excessive alcohol consumption for Michigan in 2010…

Just ask Missy in Roseville or Nicole in Detroit — they can tell you the importance of access to safe, affordable water. Missy experienced firsthand the impact of unaffordable water bills and how it led…

  A 15-year-old boy was accused of making a prank phone call to his neighbor and taken into custody by police. A judge then ordered that he be confined until his 21st birthday. The young…

  Our communities are only at their best when all of our neighbors are supported with a clear path toward a better, healthier life. Since Michigan’s population challenges were fully understood earlier this year —…

  In October, we learned of another tragic death in Detroit due to a dog attack. Though the details remain sketchy, we know that a four-year-old lost his life and surely experienced horrific pain and…

  I want my kids to pursue their dreams and remain true to themselves. Reading has helped unlock their imaginations, teach them about different areas of the world and encourage them to be whatever they…