South Michigan News

Chairman Walberg issues statement on death of Charlie Kirk

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 10, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released a statement following the death of Charlie Kirk, highlighting Kirk’s role in promoting free speech among students. “Today we lost a true champion of free speech.

Walberg joins Secretary McMahon for school choice discussions on Michigan education tour

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 10, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) participated in a roundtable discussion with Education Secretary Linda McMahon during her visit to Michigan.

Tim Walberg addresses education policy, crime prevention, and permitting reform in recent posts

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 10, 2025

Rep. Tim Walberg shared views on educational priorities, public safety concerns following a crime involving Iryna Zarutska, and advocated for streamlined permitting processes in recent posts dated September 9-10, 2025.

Lawmakers propose renaming East Lansing road after Magic Johnson

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 10, 2025

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz and Sen.

Walberg addresses sharp decline in U.S. student test performance

By N. T. Bennett | Sep 9, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) responded to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, which show significant declines in student achievement across math, science, and reading. “Today’s...