How polling failures, gambling legalization and political gridlock paved the way for the explosive rise of prediction markets

On prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, users can stake real money on just about anything. But this isn’t simple entertainment: In theory, these wagers serve as a means of collecting the public’s insights into the future.

RESD Student Leadership Community
Students are speaking up. And schools are listening.

The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.

Flipping the script: Big buyers make pitches to small businesses

At Connect Local GR’s event on April 2, buyers controlling over $1 billion in procurement opportunities will tell small businesses how to get in the game.

A new view from the saddle: Midland Police introduce mounted patrol

Midland’s first-ever mounted patrol unit is bringing a quieter, more approachable form of policing to community events, creating new opportunities for connection.

Coalition building for immigrant justice: How one alliance is strengthening support

FAIR Flint strengthens immigrant support through advocacy, resources, and coalition building.

Muskegon’s Best Kept Secret: A hub for inclusive winter sports

The goal is to make Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park accessible in as many ways as possible to as many people as possible.

How these two physicians are saving the bedtime story

Dennis and Archer, both Black doctors and authors in their own right, have used the trajectories of their careers to serve as representation for the generations coming after them.

The TECO line streetcar operates free of charge for passengers from Ybor City Historic District to the Channel District in Tampa.
Major city’s growth adds urgency to streetcar expansion discussion

Tampa leaders mull options for TECO Line streetcar extension that could shape future growth.

Pedals, paths, and people: Riders share their experience on Indiana trails

Fort Wayne riders say familiarity, etiquette, and experience shape how comfortable people feel navigating the region’s expanding trail network.

Pittsburgh’s post-steel economy is a success – and a warning for other cities

One core question is not why the steel industry in Pittsburgh collapsed, but why steel production remained so concentrated in the region for so long.

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