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Did Rx Kids lose $20M in Michigan budget deal? Depends who you ask
Rx Kids, an infant and maternal health program, says it’s still eligible for state funds omitted from next year’s budget. A top House official says no way.
DOJ to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing
As the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of Michigan elections, the Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing for the Aug. 4 …
Pete Buttigieg endorses Benson for Michigan governor, hints at White House run
The endorsement came during a campaign stop in Traverse City.
El-Sayed vs. Stevens: What to know about Michigan’s most interesting primary
Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary is down to Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens, pitting progressives against the party’s more moderate factions. Here’s what that means for vo…
How 4-year-olds are giving Michigan districts an incentive to build, expand
As Michigan pushes for pre-K expansion, schools build new early childhood hubs.
Michigan lawmakers OK $125M in earmarks, from Tulip Time to eviction aid
Michigan lawmakers added $125 million in funding for projects in their district to the new state budget. See what made the cut, including funding for Tulip Time and the Detroit Au…
Kevin Guskiewicz makes an about face, will remain MSU’s president
Less than two months after leaving for Clemson, the MSU president will stay after all.
Left in the dust: How a billionaire-owned concrete plant took over a Detroit community
After a Moroun-owned company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local …
Mallory McMorrow ends Senate campaign, narrowing Michigan Democratic primary
Mallory McMorrow's departure leaves two Democrats in Michigan's US Senate race: Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. 'Whoever wins this primary on August 4th will have my full suppor…
Opinion | ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ would hurt Michigan’s farmers, rural communities
Congress should respect state authority, uphold voter-approved laws and support a food system that rewards innovation, responsibility and consumer trust rather than weakening thos…
Michigan lawmakers pass $84B budget, 67 bills in marathon session
In a nearly 24-hour session that went through the night, Michigan lawmakers finalized a roughly $84 billion spending plan and approved dozens of policy bills.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, July 3: Trivia by the people, for the people
Declare your independence from the humdrum by answering these 10 questions about the week in Michigan news.
Dam safety reforms, millions for repairs advance in Michigan Legislature
Dueling state House and state Senate bills need additional votes before heading to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk, but the votes represent major action on reforms that have stalled …
Opinion | An anonymous abuse report targeted Buttigieg, but Michigan CPS did its job
Mr. Buttigieg and his family were surely distressed and frightened. Who wouldn’t be? But as we consider what policies should be enacted to prevent Mr. Buttigieg’s experience, we m…
Is ignoring a child’s doctor ‘neglect’? Michigan bill would allow an exception
A Michigan mom’s embrace of ‘holistic’ medicine for her daughter’s condition triggered a CPS investigation. Her story prompted a bill that would redefine medical neglect for paren…
Mundy megasite reignites controversy with new, $40M bid for Swartz Creek school
School officials pledge transparency after a $261 million project to assemble land for a factory near Flint Bishop Airport led to resignations, a lawsuit and accusations of secrec…
USA at 250: Take this quiz of its weird, wonderful history
American history is more than battles and dates. Take this quiz about memorable and sometimes odd events over the past 250 years.
Opinion | We can’t afford to balance budget on backs of child care small businesses
Enrollment-based reimbursement provides the stability child-care providers need to operate. Attendance-based reimbursement does not. No other small business is expected to reserve…
Opinion | Michigan patients deserve real transparency on drug discount program
For physicians who spend our lives and careers caring for Michigan patients, it can be hard to wrap our minds around the idea that a prescription drug discount program actually ra…
In blow to schools, Michigan officials miss July 1 budget deadline — again
Michigan officials were unable to finalize a budget agreement by the state’s July 1 deadline for the second year in a row, frustrating schools seeking funding certainty.
Amid dam sale critiques, Consumers offers to send profits to safety fund
As it urges regulators to approve a dam sale plan that a judge called “not in the public interest,” Consumers has offered to funnel $270 million in ratepayer dollars into the spec…
U-M shrinks pay for Dearborn, Flint chancellors as it doubles it in Ann Arbor
U-M has steadily increased the salary for the president of its flagship school, but new chancellors coming in to lead regional campuses make less than predecessors, records show.
Michigan Fourth of July weekend: heat, beaches and fireworks. What to know.
Michigan's Fourth of July weekend will bring hot weather, busy roads and hazardous swimming conditions at some beaches. Here's what to know about the forecast, travel, fireworks l…
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drugs. ‘Pandemonium’ ahead for Michigan doctors?
A new Medicare program offers some beneficiaries GLP-1 drugs at just $50 a month for weight loss, but the program is temporary, and eligibility rules could shut out many patients.
Michigan celebrates America’s 250th: Fireworks, history tours, other events
Find events in your area as Michigan kicks off celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary with coordinated readings of the Declaration of Independence, historical events, fir…
Ever tried Claude.AI? Meet the Michigander who inspired its name
Gaylord native Claude Shannon revolutionized how the digital world communicates in the late 1940s. Today, the Michigander is an eponym for one of the fastest-growing AI models.
Some Michiganders fly American flag. Others refuse. A new poll explores why
A new survey shows that how ‘Old Glory’ is viewed through the lens of patriotism differs by age, political leanings and particularly race.
Hosting a Fourth of July barbecue? Expect to spend more
Costs for a picnic are the highest since a farm group began tracking expenses 10 years ago.
Michigan schools sweat as deadline looms without state budget: It’s ‘super frustrating’
Michigan House, Senate cancel session with just days before legal deadline to pass state budget. ‘We were hopeful,’ said a spokesperson for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Opinion | Education in Michigan requires transformation, not reform
The governor and Legislature should work together to empanel a nonpartisan blue-ribbon commission with broad representation and a clear mandate: develop a 10-year educational tran…