Detroit early education programs serve as excellent models for PreK for All
Many great examples of pre-K programs that have been well executed exist across the nation. Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
Child care providers face funding cliff as ARPA dollars fall away
ARPA funding had brought a stabilization to early childhood care that needs to be maintained.
Creating a cultural hub in Marquette
Marquette has big plans for the future of culture in the city. A vacant building will be transformed into the city's cultural center, drawing more residents and visitors alike downtown. The site also will include a trailhead, connecting the local, state and national trails in the region.
‘Longest small town downtown’ gets a facelift
With a state grant in hand, Escanaba is moving forward on the redevelopment of five blocks of Ludington Street. The project is one of many developments sprouting up in Escanaba.
New funding helps homeowners in Baraga County
“Well-built, energy-efficient, affordable housing is essential to the vitality of communities in rural and Tribal America,” said Roger Glendenning, acting undersecretary for rural development.
New MSP command center opens in Negaunee
“By having the new center, we’re going to have more modern systems, more connectivity, and then that keeps everybody safe because you have faster response times, we can dispatch people more accurately and give better service to the Upper Peninsula,” said Section Commander F/Lt. Michael Teachout.
New be nice. video series focuses on young adults.
Its partnership with Grand Valley State University researchers has culminated in the creation of the be nice. video series.
Community mental health agency applies Lean processes to improve service to clients
North Country Community Mental Health applies Lean processes throughout its operations with the result of improving care for its patients.
Vault Marquette project set to begin construction
A $4.6 million state grant is helping the much-anticipated Vault Marquette project move forward with construction. The downtown redevelopment project will transform an historic bank building into a boutique hotel and add a much-needed downtown parking structure.
Southern Imaginations helps Michigan collect feedback and plot course for free PreK for All
A collaborative partner with the Policy Equity Group and a member of Governor Whitmer’s PreK for All taskforce, Southern Imaginations has been brought in to help formulate recommendations for rolling out free, universal pre-k to all Michigan 4-year-olds.
