COVID relief

The U.S. Department of Education says previously approved projects aiming to resolve COVID-19 educational impacts are no longer eligible to receive federal funding. The department says school districts can submit another request for an extension on the funding and explain why the project is necessary.

School district leaders say the state should end a law that mandates districts return a portion of their state money to fund retiree health care costs.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority has announced a deadline to apply for emergency, COVID-relief funds intended to help with house payments.

For many child care centers, the additional federal funding provided during COVID was a lifeline. With that funding ending at the end of this month, child care providers are looking for alternate solutions.

The state of Michigan announced a new program this week aiming to support small businesses still recovering from the pandemic.

Joe Short of Short's Brewing Co. talks about staying inspired in the craft beer industry.

Nikolai Vitti, the superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District, says the classroom experience will not be affected by the layoffs.

U of M’s Michigan Public Policy Survey asked county, city, village and township officials from more than 1,300 jurisdictions statewide how they plan on using the American Rescue Plan Act funds.

What we know about the death of Patrick Lyoya, who was killed by a Grand Rapids police officer during a traffic stop. Detroit’s worsening asthma problem and severe racial disparities. And, the surprising ways Michigan schools are using $6B in Covid relief funds.

The state got more $240 million from the federal government for the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Program. It's meant to help homeowners struggling with housing costs due to the COVID pandemic.