To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The process is reversed before the flag is lowered for the day.

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“Trooper Joel Popp was a proud husband, dad, and public servant who loved Michigan,” said Governor Whitmer. “We mourn his loss and remember the values he embodied that define the best of the Michigan State Police. After joining the agency later in life, he served his community with distinction. Our hearts are with his wife, Stefanie, their young daughter, and all those who knew and served with him.”

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LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 to honor the life and service of Michigan State Police Trooper Joel Popp, who passed away in the line of duty.

Trooper Joel Popp joined the Michigan State Police in January of 2020, graduating as a member of the 137th Trooper Recruit School. He joined the MSP at 35 and was based out of the Tri-City Post his entire career. Before becoming an officer, Popp worked for Frito-Lay. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School. Popp is survived by his wife, Stefanie, and their young daughter.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – Michigan’s 2023 four-year graduation rates increased in all 17 categories, according to data released today by the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI). In 13 of the 17 categories, the 2023 rates are higher than pre-pandemic 2019 graduation rates.

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Charlotte, MI – This school year, middle school students at Meadowview School, a part of Eaton Regional Education Service Agency, will have the chance to develop health literacy, emotional wellness, and positive habits for lifelong well-being as part of the Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Middle Schools through Project Healthy Schools (PHS) program.

The State of Michigan recognizes the duty, honor, and selfless service of Trooper Popp by lowering flags to half-staff. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.

Save the Date! Women of Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (WAIAM) is preparing  for our third annual Michigan Girls Future Flight Challenge - a virtual, free, state-wide aerospace competition for girls in 4th-8th grade - this Fall from October 12th - November 9th! Registration will open in July.