cell phones

Michigan joined more than 30 states banning K-12 students from accessing their cell phones during class time. The Phone-Free Schools State Report Card reveals some states do it better than others.

Grand Rapids has a new sister city making it a player in one of the most productive industrial hubs in the world, a new set of Michigan regulations for home based childcare aims to make it more accessible despite concerns about safety, and more.

In February, governor Gretchen Whitmer signed laws mandating school districts limit student use of cellphones during class time

The IDs would be saved to someone’s phone and could be used for things like buying alcohol or getting into a bar

The Grand Rapids Board of Education has selected four candidates to interview for the vacant board trustee position, Governor Whitmer has signed a ban on smart phones in Michigan classrooms into law, and more.

Michigan will ban smartphones from school classrooms starting next school year under a new law signed Tuesday

Michigan power crews head to Arkansas, GR secures funding for Monroe North, sidewalk snow removal, Transplant House, classroom cell phone ban, and more

The legislation sets exceptions for medical devices, emergency communications and using electronics for instructional purposes

There would be exceptions for medical reasons, instructional purposes, and emergencies

House speaker Matt Hall said he plans on making affordability a top issue