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Michigan House passes education budget boosting school safety and mental health funding

Michigan House Republicans have announced the passage of the state's education budget on X, emphasizing historic investments and restored funding for school safety and student mental health.

By R. T. Dillon | Oct 9, 2025

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MPHI leaders discuss role in CDC-funded public health infrastructure initiative

MPHI CEO Dr. Renée Branch Canady and Associate Director Linda Gordon have been featured in a new video produced by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) about the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG).

By R. T. Dillon | Sep 9, 2025

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Michigan House Republicans say state ranks 41st in nation for education

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced a new budget plan aimed at improving the state's education system, which currently ranks 41st nationally.

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MPHI staff to present workshops on public health strategies at MALPH conference

By J. E. Moses | Sep 2, 2025

Staff from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) are scheduled to present at the Michigan Association for Local Public Health's (MALPH) Michigan Premier Public Health Conference, which will take place on October 28-29, 2025, at the Van Dyk...

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Michigan House Republicans said budget plan gives most school funding without tax hikes

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced via X, formerly known as Twitter, that their budget plan allocates more funding for schools than any other proposal in Lansing.

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Michigan House Republicans launch education initiatives after state ranks 41st nationally

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 20, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced a series of new education initiatives aimed at empowering schools and informing parents.

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Sen. Nesbitt on education: 'We need to get away from DEI, gender theory, and woke curriculums'

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Senator from Michigan, has expressed that the state's education system should focus on fundamental subjects rather than diversity and gender-focused curricula.

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Michigan House Republicans say school phone ban bill failed with no Democratic votes

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 30, 2025

Michigan House Republicans announced that State Representative Noah Arbit expressed support for Representative Mark Tisdel's bill to limit cell phone use in schools but ultimately voted against it.

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Michigan House Republicans say education budget expands career-tech courses, boosts student funding

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced an education budget plan aimed at expanding career and technical education, prioritizing reading and math over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and protecting girls' sports.

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Sen. Nesbitt on education reform: '3 out of 4 students in Michigan aren’t reading at grade level'

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Senator from Michigan, has expressed concerns over the state's education system, stating that it is failing most students despite high spending.

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MPHI opens applications for virtual public health program for Lansing students

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 30, 2025

MPHI has initiated applications for its 2025 virtual MPHI-PHIRE program targeting fifteen high school students from the Lansing School District.

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Michigan House Republicans pass education reform bills to fix state’s school system

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 29, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced the passage of education reform bills aimed at improving standardized testing and modernizing curricula.

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Michigan House Republicans announce plan to overhaul state’s education system

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced plans to overhaul the state's education system.

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MDHHS seeks public input on 2025/2026 preventive health services work plan

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the preparation of a work plan for the fiscal year 2025/2026.

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MPHI releases its 2024 annual report on public health initiatives

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 22, 2025

MPHI has published its 2024 Annual Report, providing a detailed overview of the institute's progress, projects, and successes throughout the past year.

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Michigan House Republicans outline priorities for fixing state's education system

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 17, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced a series of education reform priorities aimed at modernizing curricula, expanding dual enrollment, and increasing transparency.

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Monica Trevino to lead panel at Michigan healthcare policy conference

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 16, 2025

Monica Trevino, Director of the Center for Social Change, is set to moderate a panel discussion at the Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference on April 17, 2025.

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Michigan ranks 21st among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Michigan reported 527 teacher vacancies, equating to 4 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 21st among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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Michigan ranks 41 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 2, 2025

Michigan ranks 41 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $40,302 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Advance Peace Initiative reports decline in shootings over two years

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 21, 2025

MPHI's Advance Peace Initiative has released a 24-month assessment report detailing the program's progress in reducing crime in Lansing.