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It's no secret that kids who aren't sitting in class aren't learning, and Detroit has the highest rate of chronic absenteeism in the country, according to…

A set of bills passed in the state Senate Thursday would ban schools from suspending or expelling students solely for poor attendance.The legislation,…

Governor Rick Snyder has signed a new law tying welfare benefits to school attendance.For more than two years, a Michigan Department of Health and Human…

State lawmakers have taken another step to revoke cash assistance from families with kids who persistently miss school.The state Senate approved the bill…

On Wednesday a state senate panel will review a bill that would cut off welfare benefits to families whose children skip school repeatedly.About 29,000…

Michigan families could lose their cash assistance if one or more of their children persistently miss school. That’s under a bill approved by the state…

A state lawmaker says the threat of losing driving privileges would be a good way to discourage kids from skipping school.Families who receive state aid…

With school out for the summer, state officials are already looking for ways to get more students to show up for classes in the fall. The state Department…

On today's show: Boondoggles.We took a look back at some of Michigan's sorriest episodes in government spending.And, we spoke with the members of the duo…

A new policy goes into effect Monday that takes away welfare benefits from families with children who miss more than 10 days of school without an excuse.…