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Michigan Career Portal to Shut Down, Redirecting Job Seekers to Other Resources
Michigan's statewide online job portal closes April 30 after 2.5 years, redirecting job seekers to Michigan Works! and Pure Michigan Talent Connect amid budget cuts.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Career Portal Shutting Down, Redirecting Job Seekers to Michigan Works and Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Michigan's official online job site will close at the end of April after 2.5 years without budget funding, redirecting users to Michigan Works and Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - economy
Michigan's Statewide Job Portal Shuts Down as Legislature Debates New Economic Development Strategy
Michigan's statewide job portal closes after 2.5 years as the Legislature debates new economic development proposals to replace defunded SOAR fund
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - economy
Grand Rapids Named No. 16 Best Place in Country to Start a Career, WalletHub Reports
Grand Rapids ranked No. 16 in WalletHub's best places to start a career list, with the area adding 2,000 jobs in 2025 and attracting younger workers at higher rates.
May 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - education
Muskegon voters face $37.1M school bond proposal to add classrooms and expand career learning
Muskegon Public Schools presents a $37.1M bond proposal on Tuesday to add classrooms and expand career learning spaces across elementary, middle and high schools. The plan would maintain the current tax debt rate with no net increase in taxes.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - education
Michigan Expands Tuition-Free Education and Career Training Programs as State Invests $558.9 Million in Student Financial Aid
Michigan invested over $558.9 million in student financial aid during the 2024-2025 academic year, helping 153,000 students access tuition-free community college, career training, and four-year degree programs. The state is hosting more than 25 events this April to promote these opportunities as part of Career Exploration and Awareness Month.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - legislature
Former House Speaker Joe Tate Announces He Won't Seek Re-election, Ends Historic Legislative Career
Former House Speaker Joe Tate, Michigan's first Black House speaker, announced he will not seek re-election to his Detroit-based seat, ending his historic legislative career after serving as speaker from 2023 to 2025.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - State Government
State FOC Bureau Director Steven D. Capps Oversaw 100% Grievance Denial Rate in Kalamazoo While Collecting Awards and Blogging About Portal Metrics
A state-level director within the Michigan Supreme Court's administrative office has presided over a grievance system that denied every parent complaint in Kalamazoo County for five straight years. During that time, he received an industry award, published blog posts celebrating website traffic, and trained new staff on customer service. The Legislature has never held a hearing on FOC grievance outcomes.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources - politics
Detroit Public Schools Announce $13.5 Million Redesign For 11 Neighborhood High Schools
Detroit Public Schools Community District announces a $13.5 million curriculum redesign for 11 neighborhood high schools, offering five diploma pathways and earlier AP classes to prepare students for college and careers.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Craig Spoelhof, 57, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle; Served 13 Years as Boys & Girls Club Executive Director
Craig Spoelhof, 57, died from brain cancer after a 20-year career in the automotive industry and 13 years as Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Competitive Grant System Disadvantages Small Rural School Districts, Leaving Students Behind
Michigan's competitive grant system disadvantages small rural school districts, leaving students without access to essential programs like career tech and advanced placement courses. Administrators in small districts must complete grant applications between their regular duties, while larger districts have dedicated staff for the process.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources