3/31/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Advocates for Michigan public schools are urging state leaders to reject a proposed federal voucher-style program they say could divert money away from public education.

The Michigan Education Justice Coalition is asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer to not opt into the federal plan, which would provide tax credits for donations that support private school scholarships. The coalition says the proposal would benefit wealthier families while weakening public education funding. Coalition Director Rachelle Crow-Hercher says in polls, more than 60 percent of Michiganders have said they oppose vouchers.

                    0:10  "Public funds should not go to private schools. Private schools are allowed to pick their students. That means the students who have more needs, disabilities and things like that are not in those spaces."

Supporters of vouchers say they expand school choice, give families more control over their kids' education, and help those who couldn’t otherwise afford private school. The governor says she’s still reviewing the proposal and hasn't committed either way.

3/31/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - The Michigan State Police warning U.P. residents about a scam that is targeting older adults, and it uses fear and impersonation tactics.  A press release from the MSP says the warning is the result of a scammer that recently targeted an elderly woman in the U.P. clamming her computer had been hacked and asked the victim to provide personal information to verify her identity then instructed the woman to withdraw money from her bank threatening arrest if she didn’t.  When the woman went to the bank, the staff alerted her that the situation was suspicious. The woman then went to her local MSP post to get advice. Luckly the bank stepped in before she gave any money to the scammer.  The Michigan State Police with a reminder that government agencies do not request personal information or money in that way.  If you receive a similar request, stop all communication with the scammer. Do not send any money or give out any personal information and contact your local MSP post or law enforcement agency.

3/31/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Police inviting students in grades K–6 to submit their designs using the provided coloring page.  Entries must be submitted by this Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. The Michigan State Police will share the top 10 submissions on April 8, and the public will vote by liking their favorite design.  The winning artwork will be featured as the MSP Facebook profile picture for one month beginning April 19, along with a few additional surprises!  We have a link to everything a student needs on our Facebook page and website. 

https://www.michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/coloring-contest?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ4lQVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaa1djQXFGUHExZ3NOZDFVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv5jiEsVnE_upIixbSm02cOhURGEYAiUv3WWhyXMONB8poGml1LwkOR8E-at_aem_3VXypKmk4znAZm5IvIq1Qg