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Some Democratic Michigan lawmakers are raising concerns over reported plans to significantly scale back the U.S. Department of Education.President Donald Trump and some of his Republican allies in Congress have called for the total elimination of the department. They argue the department has become too sprawling, saying state and local governments should have a bigger role in education.

Today, how bird flu is decimating flocks and egg production. Then, education developments to keep an eye out for this year. Later, how Black Detroiters were the forerunners of the modern lottery system.

On today's episode, Gongwer reporter Elena Durnbaugh detailed the negotiations behind yesterday's new state budget. We unpacked some of its most important items, including funding for education.

The shaping of Michigan's state budget process, the new state education department, Michigan State University's famous ice cream shop, and the seventh installment of Ride of Passage.

The Legislature’s auditor general says the Michigan Department of Education is falling short when it comes to making sure schools are conducting required criminal background checks.

Michigan's K-12 schools could add gambling risk education to what it already teaches about risk related to drugs and alcohol.

Charter school groups and state lawmakers are complaining about how the Michigan Department of Education plans to count students enrolling in cyber…