In northwest Lower Michigan, we’ve always prided ourselves on being experts at doing more with less. Whether it’s our small businesses or our schools, efficiency isn’t just a fancy word—it’s how we live. When taxpayers put their money into programs that genuinely give back to our communities, we make sure every dollar works as hard as possible. That’s exactly what adult education has done for our region. But now, that proven success is on the line.

The Michigan House recently passed an education budget that would take adult education funding and lump it in with general per-pupil school funding, instead of keeping it separate and dedicated for adult education. On paper, it might look simpler, but in reality, this could mean significant cuts or in a worst case scenario, the complete elimina

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