Town leaders say they’re powerless to stop data centers from moving in. And residents who’ve tried to recall officials over data center votes have struggled to get those efforts on the ballot.

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Ypsilanti Township is locked in a fight with the University of Michigan over plans for a super computing data center, one of two such facilities that could be served by the area’s water system.

Daily routine, menus, lesson plans and family reminders are displayed outside a classroom in Waterford. In Michigan schools, regardless of if you teach at the front of the class, you may receive a one ...

A new Michigan law means drivers caught speeding on camera in construction zones won’t get points on their licenses. (Photo via Shutterstock) Getting caught on camera speeding through a construction ...

Public universities are skirting laws requiring every other public body to be open, say those working for change. (Ella Miller/Bridge Michigan) Eric John Roberts was a college student and a school ...

We need CTE programs like the Tri-County Trades High School throughout the state. We also need programs for health care, building trades, and every other career path.

When it comes to K-12 education, Michigan’s future depends on not only excellent schools, teachers, and educational accountability, but on multiple pathways to student success. This includes a ...

One of Michigan’s recycling guidelines requires that 90% of residents have access to curbside recycling, but many communities are still only in the planning stages. (Courtesy of the Michigan ...

Democrat Jocelyn Benson adds an experienced legislator to the Democratic ticket by selecting Senate Majority Leader Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.

Amid personal attacks, policies still matter. Here are the biggest issues defining the US Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers. Critics allege Detroit animal euthanasia numbers spiked ...