Western Wayne Today

House bill designed to improve Metro Detroit mass transit has some lawmakers concerned about tax increases

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2020

A bill aimed at improving Metro Detroit’s mass transit system is triggering resistance from lawmakers concerned that it will mean higher property taxes for their districts.

Mackinac Center expert: No evidence uncertified teachers do a worse job in classroom

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2020

A recent poll reports that an overwhelming number of residents in Michigan agree they prefer having certified teachers in classrooms that also have relevant experience in the subject area they are instructing in.

RecoveryPark CEO testifies before congressional committee on training inmates while in prison

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 4, 2019

Michigan small business owner Gary Wozniak is at the head of a movement he hopes will end in legislation designed to help turn more ex-convicts into owners of their own businesses to the benefit of themselves and the state as a whole.

Michigan public universities dealing with lower student enrollment, less funding

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2019

Public universities across the state of Michigan are struggling to stay afloat amid reports six of the state’s 15 public institutions having suffered double-digit enrollment drops over the last decade.