The State Set A Vaccination Goal Of 70%. Then Came The Delta Variant.

This week, Michigan reached that goal, but it is also in the midst of another wave of COVID-19 cases.

Senate Confirms First Tribal Member In History To Lead National Park Service

“Chuck is a role model in the stewardship of American land and waters, wildlife and history,” Wyden said.

Rick Haglund: When In-Demand Talent Can Work From Anywhere, What Will Happen To Michigan?

Thirteen states have more attractive business tax climates than Michigan, as ranked by the Tax Foundation.

Whitmer Announces At-Home COVID Test Kit Pilot Program For Students And School Staff

The program, MI Backpack Home Tests, is an extension of the original MI Safe School Testing Program that DHHS launched in January.

Half Of Those In Jail Can't Afford Bail, But Bipartisan Bills Aim To Fix That

Currently, if a defendant is categorized as a public safety risk, the person will not be let go on cash bond or personal recognizance.

Michigan scored a 75 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report from Truth in Accounting

Biden Slated To Visit Detroit GM Plant On Wednesday

The president was last in Michigan in early October when he promoted both his infrastructure and Build Back Better domestic agenda.

Lansing, Warren Mayors Say Infrastructure Deal Funds Are Critical For Michigan Cities

It is not yet clear how exactly the funds will be distributed.

Michigan Education Groups Oppose ‘Extreme And Exaggerated' Anti-CRT Bills

CRT is a college-level theory that examines the systemic effects of white supremacy in America and is not taught in Michigan K-12 schools.

Susan J. Demas: Lansing Is A Darker Place Without Kelly Rossman-McKinney

Kelly’s gift, anyway, was never making it about herself and effortlessly making everyone feel important.

White House Touts Clean Energy, Transit, Rail Projects In Sprawling Infrastructure Bill

The legislation includes money to help train American workers for those jobs in new energy technologies.

Biden's New Public Lands Chief Faced With Building Bridges After Confirmation Battle

Tracy Stone-Manning built a reputation in Montana — her home for more than 30 years — as a consensus-builder.

Whitmer Vetoes Voucher-Style Education Bills

Whitmer said the legislation could cost the state as much as $500 million in 2022.

Michigan's Afghan Refugee Resettlement Is A ‘Model For The Rest Of The Country'

“The resettlement agencies were really decimated over the last five years.”

Michigan Could Open The Floodgates On Short-Term Rentals, Overruling Local Governments

"How can we make it so people can reasonably use their properties without destroying communities?”

Supreme Court Justices Seem Skeptical Of Gun Control Law

Some cities also place their own restrictions, such as Chicago and Baltimore.

House Passes Bills Shedding Light On Some Sexual Harassment Settlements

HB 4920 would mandate public disclosure of certain reports regarding sexual assault or sexual harassment accusations against state lamakers.

3 MI Lawmakers Sign Onto National Letter Asking Biden To Commit To Zero Emissions By 2050

The letter was signed by more than 500 legislators in 47 states.

GOP-Led Senate Passes Measure Slamming DOJ Probe Of School Board Threats

“They aren’t terrorists,” Theis said, adding that she thinks the probe would undermine and have a chilling effect on freedom of speech.

GOP Launches School Voucher Ballot Drive

“Michigan voters have resoundingly opposed attempts by mega-donors like Betsy DeVos to enact voucher schemes in our state.”

MSP Investigate Missing Voting Equipment After QAnon-Posting Clerk Stripped Of Duties

The state has asked Marney Kast, the Hillsdale County clerk who also is Republican, to run local elections Tuesday.

‘A Celebratory Movement': Detroiters Advocate For Reparations Ballot Proposal

“If we were to videotape the intentionality of redlining, segregation, and economic suppression, we would gasp in shock.”

U.N. Summit Is ‘One Last Shot At Avoiding Catastrophic Climate Change,' U Of M Expert Says

COP26 serves as a key step, according to Hammond, for global leaders to commit to stopping the worst impacts of climate change.

GOP Gov. Hopeful Says He'll Get Rid Of Dept. Of Education, Attacks Vaccine Mandates

Kelley announced his candidacy less than a month after attending the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Susan J. Demas: We Have To Want To Save Democracy As Much As The Far-Right Wants To Destroy It

Trump wasn’t the end of the threat; his presidency and its blood-stained final days were just the beginning.

Some Mich. School Districts Are Also Dropping Mask Mandates In Confusion Over State Budget

As of Monday, 7% of K-12 school districts have rescinded their mask policies, according to the state.

Biden Pitches New $1.75T Spending Blueprint To Dems That Drops Paid Family Leave

Paid leave would set groundbreaking policy in the U.S.

Report: COVID Cases, Deaths At Packing Plants Were Triple Previous Counts

Workers at the plants were highly susceptible to infection because they often operate in close proximity to each other.

ADA Complaint: Detroit Voters With Disabilities Barred From Accessing Election Info On City Website

DDP, a disability rights organization, said in a statement Thursday that it filed the complaint with the city of Detroit.

Whitmer Bans State Government From Purchasing Products Containing PFAS

“PFAS are dangerous, man-made chemicals that pose a threat to our health,” Whitmer said in a statement Wednesday.

Whitmer Vetoes Another Round Of Voter Suppression Bills

Advocates for “common sense election reform” applauded Whitmer for her decision to veto.

‘Developing Partnerships Is Important Now More Than Ever'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation declaring October as Hindu Heritage Month, something for which Kuppa praised her.

More Black Detroiters Are Living In Substandard Houses After Foreclosure Crisis, Study Finds

The subprime mortgage crisis in the late 2000s disproportionately impacted Black residents.

Wildfire Responders Urge Congress To Improve Disaster Aid Process For At-Risk Communities

The hearing comes as Western states recover from another massive wildfire season.

Dems, Republicans Slam Redistricting Panel Over Closed Session On Voting Rights Act

The MICRC went into a closed meeting to discuss the VRA.

Michigan Democrats, Parents Call For Child Tax Credit Extension

The expanded child tax credit was included in the American Rescue Plan signed by President Joe Biden.

Michigan Senate Votes To End 'Tampon Tax'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign a bill into law that would stop the taxation of feminine hygiene products in Michigan.

Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions Creating 424 Jobs And Generating $23 Million Of Investment In Genesee County

To accommodate the additional business, NorthGate plans to expand into an existing facility in the City of Burton.

Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions Creating 424 Jobs And Generating $23 Million Of Investment In Genesee County

Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions Creating 424 Jobs and Generating $23 Million of Investment in Genesee County

Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions Creating 424 Jobs And Generating $23 Million Of Investment In Genesee County

Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions Creating 424 Jobs and Generating $23 Million of Investment in Genesee County