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In the last few years, Michigan has lost about 43,000 people to other states. That’s the equivalent of the city of Saginaw.
Michigan loses 14K people a year to other states. It could be worse (and has)
Michigan has had a net loss of over 43,000 to other states since 2020, with Florida the biggest gainer. But the rate of losses is slowing. Previous years have been far worse. Half of the adults who leave have a college degree and the losses could hurt the state as it tries to grow economy … more
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Michigan’s union membership rate went up in the last year while the national rate slid, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
Michigan union membership increases in 2022: what happens after right-to-work repeal?
LANSING – Michigan’s union membership rate went up in the last year, rising from 13.3% of the state’s workforce to 14%, while the national rate slid from 10.3% to 10.1% , according … more
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Ody Norkin (right) delivers an ambulance in Vynohradiv, Ukraine, for Dnipro, Ukraine, donated by the Greater Lansing Jewish Federation.
Sister Cities panel asked to consider a new partner in Romania
Ody Norkin has made the perilous journey into Ukraine once. He delivered an ambulance from Romania packed with medical supplies to Odessa on that trip, providing aid to … more
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (center left) discusses taxes with state House Appropriations Chair Angela Witwer of Delta Township (to Whitmer’s left) and Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony of Lansing (to Whitmer’s right).
Michigan tax cuts could total $1.6B, Witwer says
Michiganders could see collective tax bills decline by as much as $1.6 billion in coming years because of an old law and newer plans that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted last week in her State of the … more
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The CP Edit: Tax the rich
Tax cut fever is sweeping the State Capitol once again, this time fueled by a $9 billion budget surplus and orchestrated through some deft political chess moves by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Clearly … more
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Lansing Shuffle opened to the public last Thursday.
Lansing Shuffle brings food and fun to former City Market site
Eric Mizga sat sipping a beer from the Grand Bar inside Lansing Shuffle. “It’s phenomenal,” Mizga pronounced the makeover of the city-owned downtown pole barn along the Grand River.  “It’s a great space for Lansing. We needed something … more
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The City of Lansing's planning and economic development director, Brian McGrain, left, resigned last week. Human Resources Director Linda Sanchez Gazella is retiring from the city effective this evening.
Two mayoral cabinet members exit
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1 — In a surprise move for Mayor Andy Schor, Brian McGrain, director of Economic Development and Planning tendered his resignation on Jan. 23. The resignation took effect Jan. … more
Most communities in Michigan, including Lansing, are unable to take advantage of improved intervention to help sex assault victims because they do not have qualified paramedics.
State’s program for sex-assault victims has flaws, experts say
A program touted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as an immediate medical support intervention for sexual assault survivors is unlikely to have a significant impact across the state, … more
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News highlights from the last 7 days
East Lansing High School will get safety improvements, including returning security officers to the school, limiting entry and exit and giving out harsher punishments for students who engage in violent behavior. more
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A snowplow at work.
Volunteers find high road salt levels in Michigan waterways
LANSING – Volunteers in Gaithersburg, Maryland, are fighting road salt pollution with catchy sayings painted on snowplow blades. The group is in the hometown of the Izaak Walton League … more
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s decline breeds opportunity for Michigan retail centers
Investors are nervously watching Bed Bath & Beyond as the value of the home product chain — which had about 1,000 stores and 32,000 employees across the U.S. a year ago — … more
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President Joe Biden says he wants to rearrange the schedule of presidential primaries and caucuses because he’s concerned the Democratic Party is taking votes of African Americans “for granted” by having the predominately white state of Iowa host its vote first.
Michigan Senate votes to move up presidential primary, but GOP may thwart plan
Michigan Senate Democrats on Thursday voted to move up the state's presidential primary beginning next year, but the fate of the proposal is in jeopardy because of widespread Republican opposition. more
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This map shows that Ingham County has a “high shortage” of child and adolescent psychiatrists, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, which says the county has 14.
Child psychiatrist shortage plagues rural areas
LANSING – Michigan hospitals are still recovering from the pandemic, but a shortage of child adolescent psychiatrists has exacerbated the high demand for mental health care.  Abishek … more
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The Ingham County Youth Center on Jolly Road in Lansing
Staffing crisis at juvenile justice facilities: low retention rates, overcrowding
LANSING – The juvenile justice system across Michigan is experiencing a staffing crisis, and the facilities are feeling the effects.  High employee turnover, … more
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Brian Zatloukal, a senior field leader in renewable energy for Consumers Energy, stands next to a small solar array in Gratiot County. The utility expects to vastly increase its solar energy production in the future.
With growing backlash to wind energy, Michigan turns to solar power
Michigan residents can expect to see more solar energy parks soon Experts hope solar parks will spark less resistance than 600-foot wind turbines The state and its utility companies are … more
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Democratic State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (center), who serves on the Elections and Ethics Committee, says an early primary will give Michigan an "opportunity to show the rest of the country why this is a state that can and should lead the way for presidential elections."
Early presidential primary could shift campaign strategies
LANSING – Traditionally, presidential candidates have focused their efforts in Michigan on a handful of heavily populated metropolitan areas such as Detroit and Grand Rapids. But if Michigan … more
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High water and intense storms caused erosion and damage along Great Lakes coasts in 2017 and 2019. One of the issues to be determined is whether to soften the coasts with natural areas or harden them with concrete or steel structures.
Report aims to prepare Great Lakes states for effects of climate change
A plan by the Great Lakes Commission spells out how the region can prepare for climate change. Progress is hindered by differing state-by-state approaches to a shared threat  … more
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This exploding star, known as the ‘Firework Nova’ is an example of the types of stellar explosions that can be examined by repurposing radio telescopes.
Heat detector finds explosive stars in cosmic game of ‘I Spy’
LANSING – A new way of exploring the universe has been under our noses for years. Scientists are only now discovering this by looking at the sky from a different perspective. A recent study … more
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Gas stoves are a popular cooking appliance found in nearly half of Michigan homes. But a recent study has renewed public concerns about their health and climate risks.
How to use your gas stove more safely
Gas stoves emit poisonous gasses that can harm lungs Ventilation and air purifiers can help reduce your risk while cooking in enclosed spaces  Nearly half of Michigan homes have a gas … more
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After nine years leading the Ingham County Health Department, Linda Vail (left) will retire Feb. 17 so she can spend more time with her partner, musician Mike Eyia (right).
‘Right person at the right time’ to be Ingham County health officer
Standing at a window in her well-appointed condo in Bath Township, Linda Vail expresses her discomfort to the photographer. “I can’t just put on a smile,” she said. “Not like some people. Give me something to laugh at.” … more
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