Michigan law required lawmakers to finalize a state budget by July 1. They didn’t. That’s bad news for schools, who are making their own spending decisions without knowing how much money they’ll get from the state.

The Michigan Senate approves legislation allowing Mackinac Island to regulate all aspects of ferry service — including prices.

A package of Senate bills would require every registered vehicle owner to buy a parks pass when renewing their plates, while raising fees for hunting and fishing licenses for the first time in 11 years.

As approved Tuesday by the US Senate, the ‘big, beautiful bill’ could have a big impact on Michigan. It proposes major changes to federal taxes, Medicaid, food assistance, energy, student loan programs and more.

It’s nothing to sneeze at: Rising temperatures brought on by climate change could be causing fungal allergy season to start more than three weeks ahead of schedule.

Despite millions of dollars in transportation funds, the state’s services remain fragmented and, for many older Michiganders, difficult to access.

Pending petition drive aims to limit corporate political spending in Michigan. Could it make the ballot in 2026?

Do: Celebrate the nation’s independence. Don’t: Blow your finger off. Here’s what you need to know about fireworks, weather, road trips and more as the state prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Rainfall, record-breaking heat contribute to mosquito surge in Michigan.

For six years, Attorney General Dana Nessel and Enbridge have been fighting over which court should rule on a lawsuit Nessel filed in 2019. The lawsuit seeks to shut down the petroleum pipeline that runs in the open water of the Great Lakes.

There's now a federal mandate for communities to replace their lead pipes, so lessons from Flint's failures are valuable nationwide.

Getting a good deal is more important than a fast deal for our Michigan children in the upcoming state budget.

From ranked choice voting to a ‘tax the rich’ plan, Michigan voters could soon be asked to sign at least six petitions for potential 2026 ballot proposals. Here's what you need to know.

EVs were planned for Lansing’s oldest General Motors factory, but will market moves and federal policy change that? GM won’t say.

Records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act show a secret security upgrade at the Michigan Capitol will cost $2 million and include replacement of ballistics windows for the governor’s ceremonial office.

Make your kids proud. Answer these questions about the week that was in Michigan

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Duluth found the previously-undiscovered microorganisms hiding in the tar-like goo oozing out of a research vessel’s rudder shaft.

The hospital system’s August 2024 data breach caused delays for critical medical services. Patients are encouraged to monitor and review their financial statements and insurance claims.

High-powered boats designed to create big waves are dividing watersports fans and lakefront residents angry about property damage and erosion. A battle is brewing over whether to regulate them.