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Despite some state intervention this school year, Benton Harbor schools is still struggling. This spring has been rough for the district.Benton Harbor…
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Michigan is nearly out of money to lend school districts in case of financial emergencies.The state treasury department had up to $50 million total to…
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Utility executive Nick Khouri will be Michigan’s next state treasurer. But Khouri also comes to the job with a lengthy state government resume – including…
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The state of Michigan wants online shoppers to save their sales receipts. They may need them at tax time.The growth of online sales has meant a bigger…
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Gov. Snyder's Asia trip, financial problems for Michigan schools, and cheap land for sale in DetroitThis Week in Review, Jack Lessenberry and Rina Miller discuss Gov. Rick Snyder’s Asia trip, the financial status of Michigan’s schools, and a new plan to…
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State Superintendent Mike Flanagan says the consequences of turning entire school districts over to for-profit charter school companies deserves more…
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State law gives a special board up to $50 million to loan to schools in financial distress. The long-term, low-interest loans are supposed to help school…
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State officials and the Muskegon Heights School Board are trying to figure out how they’ll be able to pay staff for the rest of this school year, although…
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More than two months ago, former State Treasurer Andy Dillon resigned, clouded in controversy.Today, word leaked out that Dillon is still on the state…
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Cities across Michigan are closely watching what happens to Detroit in bankruptcy court this week.More than a dozen Michigan cities and school districts…