On the heels of poor student test scores, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing an education plan to boost ‘transparency’ for parents and schools.

Michigan students score worse in math and reading than their peers nationwide, according to a new test.

Despite improvement in fourth-grade math, results of the National Assessment of Education Progress tell a familiar story in Detroit. Some blame chronic absenteeism.

Michigan officials were scrambling to assess the potential impact of the federal grant freeze, which the White House is defending as an effort to be ‘good stewards of taxpayer dollars.'

US Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up another fierce battle for an open Michigan US Senate seat.

The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association estimates that one in every five restaurants would close, and 50,000 jobs — 67% of this workforce — could be lost.

The CDC, NIH and FDA — agencies that track disease and warn of health threats — have been ordered to suspend communications, at least until Saturday. Some worry about a continued blackout.

An executive order last week opened the door for investigations into both MSU and U-M over their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Universities are walking a tightrope for fear of losing federal funding.

Michigan's 2025 tax season is here. Changes include the continued rollback of the ‘retirement tax’ and expanded eligibility for the Homestead Property Tax Credit.

This can be done – but first we need to get it out of the governor’s head that a roads plan must come with raising taxes.

Michigan is trying a host of different strategies to get more people to become teachers. But researchers say the verdict is still out on whether these programs will solve long-term challenges.

A service that helped immigrants navigate the deportation process has been shuttered by President Donald Trump.

There’s no debate: No state produces better musicians — or songs about it — than Michigan. The discussion starts about how to limit a playlist to just 25 songs.

It’s almost the last week of January. Stop everything and take this quiz about the week of news in Michigan and beyond.

A new national report shows Michigan’s undergraduate enrollment increasing. Leaders say strong state aid programs and efforts to retain students year to year contribute to these numbers.

Amid warnings they could lose federal funding or face prosecution for failing to comply with Trump immigration orders, some Michigan officials are disputing ‘sanctuary’ designations.

Acknowledging a public backlash to a $1.6 billion plan to remake the Renaissance Center, a top official stresses that $350 million sought for the plan would benefit the public.

Wolverine Power Cooperative is slated to buy over half the power generated at the plant. It says the reopening could help rural electric cooperatives reach the state’s climate goals a decade ahead of time and keep prices steady.

The state of Michigan and university researchers are increasing efforts to steer resources to impacted youths. One problem: so-called ‘bereavement deserts’ with few resources.