Michigan Public

06/05/2026

Using a large earth moving machine to literally break ground, work began Thursday on a project in Oakland County to address a critical housing need for one of Michigan’s most underserved populations.

“Now it’s starting to come to everyone’s attention that we need to find creative ways to finance the development of IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) housing,” said Bill Godfrey, co-founder of Three Oaks Communities.

Godfrey’s company is behind the new $35 million Auburn Oaks development in Rochester Hills. It will be made up of 55 homes, including a mix of condominiums, single-family and town homes.17 condominiums and two single-family homes will be reserved for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The housing being developed includes amenities to meet their health needs and allow them to live more independently.

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06/05/2026

🍩Happy National Donut Day from us to you! 🍩

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06/05/2026

The state is less than a month from the statutory July 1 target for finalizing a balanced budget and lawmakers are anxious to avoid a repeat of the standoff last year that dragged past two legal deadlines.

Senator Sam Singh (D-East Lansing), the Majority Floor Leader and number two ranking Senate Democrat, said the process is further along than it was at this time last year.

“So, I am still hopeful that we’ll get done prior to July 1,” he told Michigan Public Radio. “That would give local governments and school districts, universities and colleges a strong sense of what they’re going to see happen.”

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06/05/2026

WMUK | The order also declares June to be Gun Violence Prevention Month.

The order also declares June to be Gun Violence Prevention Month.

06/05/2026

The state is less than a month from the statutory July 1 target for finalizing a balanced budget and lawmakers are anxious to avoid a repeat of the standoff last year that dragged past two legal deadlines.

06/05/2026

So many people packed into a public meeting, the proposal was postponed. Residents say the parcel is an essential, green haven in an increasingly industrial area.

06/05/2026

Michigan voters choose the members of the boards at the state's three largest public universities. That would change under a proposal in the Michigan Senate.

06/05/2026

Officials estimate there are roughly 49,000 Michiganders with intellectual or developmental disabilities. They have very few housing options. However, that is slowly changing.

06/04/2026

The "I voted" sticker contest is back! Vote by June 30 using the link below and tell us your favorite in the comments.

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06/04/2026

Need something fun to do this weekend, or looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from June 5-7.