Virginia Gordan
ReporterVirginia Gordan has been a part-time reporter at Michigan Radio since fall 2013. She has a general beat covering news topics from across the state.
Virginia joined Michigan Radio after a career at the University of Michigan Law School, first as Assistant Dean of Students and later as Assistant Dean of International Affairs. Before that she worked as a lawyer in Washington, DC, on the development of low and moderate income housing.
Virginia loves the state of Michigan and especially enjoys exploring its lakes (including the Great ones) as often as possible.
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The lawsuit comes nearly two years after the results of the 2020 election were certified by the bipartisan Board of State Canvassers and follows multiple court rulings confirming President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election in Michigan. -
The task force has been formed by U of M President Mary Sue Coleman and Marschall S. Runge, the university's executive vice president for medical affairs.
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A bill, introduced last month by Republican Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-Chesterfield Township), would establish a grant program to pay student teachers and their teaching mentors. It seeks to help address Michigan's ongoing teacher shortage.
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The state has received federal approval for a third round of pandemic assistance
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Bills' sponsors said requirement puts Michigan students at a disadvantage when applying to college.
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The Senators said they agree with Nassar survivors' demands for accountability from the organizations and institutions that were supposed to protect them, but failed them instead.
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The bill was introduced last week by Democratic State Senator Dayna Polehanki due to the ongoing negative impact of the COVID pandemic on students and educators.
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The initiative would let donors get a tax break for contributions to a Student Opportunity Scholarship program that could be used for tuition at nonpublic schools.
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Participants in the federally funded Michigan Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program have been hit especially hard by the shortages.
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Lisa Peacock's last day will be April 29, 2022, per her 60 days' notice requirement. She said she is willing to negotiate an earlier departure with the local health board.
