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The Troy School District paid more than $100,000 during the 2025-26 school year to consultants who teach a curriculum the state has retired. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new literacy law in 2024 that moved Michigan away from the Units of Study curriculum. The curriculum is not on the state’s approved list for an accepted literacy curriculum. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Voters in towns around Michigan are saying no to school bond initiatives at an increasing rate. That hasn’t stopped school districts from asking again — in one case, coming back with an even higher request. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Michigan has paid more than $4 million in its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to people with out-of-state addresses since 2024, according to a document Michigan Capitol Confidential obtained through a records request. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Michigan township clerks say that expanded voting requirements adopted in recent years have increased election costs and staffing demands, with the burden falling most heavily on lower-population townships. Story: michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Michigan township clerks say that expanded voting requirements adopted in recent years have increased election costs and staffing demands, with the burden falling most heavily on lower-population townships. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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State health worker sues Michigan after being punished for refusing to bill 'illegal' debts to seniors. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Michigan refuses to share food stamp data with feds — and it could cost taxpayers $300 million. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Rep. Emily Dievendorf, D-Lansing, requested $2 million in taxpayer funding for a nonprofit program that has drawn criticism in other states for reportedly working with violent offenders while not cooperating with police investigations. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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MSU revises DEI language after student group’s viral post. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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🚨Millions in Michigan Food Assistance Went to Out-of-State Addresses.
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Michigan has paid more than $4 million in its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to people with out-of-state addresses since 2024. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Michigan is only supposed to pay SNAP benefits to people who live in Michigan. In 2024, Michigan spent $1.6 million across 2,663 cases of out-of-state payments for SNAP benefits. In 2025, it paid $1.9 million across 3,177 cases, and in 2026 through April 5, it has paid $452,986 across 929 cases. See the document only @MichCapCon
Simultaneously, Michigan has refused to share its SNAP data with @USDA_FNA.
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The Michigan Board of Education approved a resolution in May to oppose a federal tax credit that would help public and private school students with supplies, tutoring, tuition and special needs intervention. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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The Michigan Strategic Fund Board on May 19 approved giving $5 million to electric vehicle maker Slate Auto for its business headquartered in Troy. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Voters in towns around Michigan are saying no to school bond initiatives at an increasing rate. That hasn’t stopped school districts from asking again — in one case, coming back with an even higher request. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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Michigan’s most vulnerable residents are buying fast-food meals, subsidized by taxpayers. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is trying to rebrand itself via a small-town ad blitz as state residents’ perception of the quasi-government agency turns sour. michigancapitolconfidential.…
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