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‘It Shouldn’t be the Wild West’: Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying
Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem. But there’s little guidance on maintaining the lists, which in Wisconsin contain at least 360 names. By Jacob…
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Seattle Rallies as Supreme Court Weighs Criminalizing Homelessness
The Grants Pass v. Johnson decision could make it easier to sweep encampments, but advocates say it may hinder the ability to get stable housing. By Josh Cohen / April 23, 2024 For Gina…
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Homeless People in Washington State Scatter as Cities Ban Them From Public Spaces
By Whitney Bryen May 5, 2024 Attorneys say bans could become more common following U.S. Supreme Court decision in June John Parke, known as “Cowboy,” is always ready to pack up and…
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Efforts to Help Homeless People on Washington State Properties See Steady Success
By Joel Moreno, KOMO News Reporter Thu, February 29th 2024 SEATTLE — Efforts to help the homeless on state properties are seeing steady success and many of the people being helped off…
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Racial Slurs Prompt Student’s Suspension, Staff Member’s Departure at CMU
By Dylan Goetz Apr. 19, 2024 MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – A Central Michigan University student has been suspended, and a staff member has been “separated from the university” after two incidents…
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Michigan Needs More Youth Mental Health Professionals. New Program Aims to Help.
By Hannah Dellinger | May 16, 2024 More mental health resources for youth are coming to Michigan this fall as part of a national effort that will also create pathways for young adults…
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Report: Michigan Teacher Salaries Aren’t Keeping Pace With Other States
By Lori Higgins | May 15, 2024 Average starting salaries for Michigan teachers lag behind most other states at a time when many school districts in the state are struggling with teacher shortages…
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Senate will again vote on bipartisan border package
By Stephen Neukam On May 19, 2024 The Senate will consider a bipartisan border package this week, putting pressure on Republicans to pass a bill that they helped to negotiate months ago.…
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Biden administration seeks to speed some asylum cases with new immigration docket
By Ariana Figueroa On May 17, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will start a new system Friday to hasten asylum claims for single adults, administration officials said Thursday. The…
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