Kalamazoo Senator Pushes for Ambitious Michigan Bottle Deposit Law Expansion

Senator Sean McCann is proposing an expansion of Michigan’s bottle deposit law, originally established in 1976, to include all beverage containers under one gallon. This initiative seeks to enhance recycling and reduce litter while maintaining the ten-cent deposit. If approved, a public vote will occur in 2026, potentially leading to significant environmental benefits.

Michigan Educators Slam Trump’s Plan to Nix US Education Dept

Former President Trump’s proposal to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education has raised alarms among Michigan educators and policymakers. Critics argue that this move could jeopardize federal funding essential for low-income and special needs students, widen educational disparities, undermine teacher training, and hinder overall student success and equity across the state’s school systems.