Ben Orner is a Digital Data Journalist for MLive, focusing on local news in Michigan, specifically in the Grand Rapids area. With a background in data analysis and reporting, Ben covers a range of topics including politics, government, and social issues. His work has also been featured in Governing magazine.
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Ben Orner's coverage focuses heavily on government announcements and legal policy regulations, particularly in Michigan. He frequently covers local politics, legislation, voting-related news, and crime stories. Therefore, he is likely to be responsive to pitches that provide insights or perspectives related to Michigan's political landscape and legislative developments.
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By: Ben Orner
About 60,000 students attend Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools, a trend accelerated by the pandemic. They love the flexibility, but school districts want them back.
By: Ben Orner
Cyber charter schools offer lots of flexibility, but research shows students perform better in school districts. What exists to hold cyber charters accountable?
By: Ben Orner
Inside the world of cyber charter schools, local families are happy, but school districts are losing millions, and researchers are finding that outcomes are worse for cyber charter students.
At a time when the incidence rates of autism and behavioral issues are on the rise, online charter schools are becoming an increasingly popular option, but local districts warn there are downsides for students.
By: Ben Orner
Cyber charter schools are drawing students, and therefore state dollars, away from the local districts that fund them, raising concerns among rural district leaders about whether the financial burden is sustainable.
By: Ben Orner
PepsiCo occupies a Prologis-owned warehouse for beverage transport at 1301 Distribution Drive in North Middleton Township. Ben Orner
By: Ben Orner
The developer of a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse threatened to sue Silver Spring Township for denying the project.
By: Ben Orner
South Middleton Township will look to borrow around $2.5 million to finance the purchase of an indoor pool that closed this summer.
By: Ben Orner
Why would Cumberland County Democrats be optimistic about Republicans' sweep in 2024? They see a trend continuing in their direction.
By: Ben Orner
A pool, rec center, pavilion and ongoing upgrades to parks highlight the township's expansion of its recreation offerings.
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