Former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife are accused of using nonprofit, campaign and taxpayer funds to cover their lavish lifestyle. His lawyer says there’s not enough evidence to warrant a trial.

What is DEI? Leaders say it depends who you ask. But federal funding to schools could be on the line.

Scientists in an Ann Arbor research office were among hundreds fired nationally as the Trump administration slashes staff within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Northern Michigan is squeezed by downsizing. Trump officials blame Joe Biden, saying he hired thousands ‘with no plan in place to pay them.’

Reach your full potential as a human by answering these 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan.

The former House speaker is accused of using political funds to pay for a jet set lifestyle. A court heard testimony Thursday from associates who said they gave him money after cashing checks from political accounts.

The US, with states like Michigan leading the way, has the capacity and capability to compete in the gigantic renewable-energy market, and an increased share of it will provide thousands of skilled, high-paying jobs.

More than 20 Michigan State University research projects receiving federal foreign aid funding have halted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to slash government spending. Some were notified this week that their funding is terminated entirely.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a roads fix, education funding, housing and more — while making questionable claims about jobs and a tipped wage deal.

U-M is part of a halted, $15M research project that conducts Social Security research. University president Santa Ono tells staff to expect ‘significant repercussions’ due to federal cuts.

Bridge’s latest reader event featured a conversation about what has — and hasn’t — changed since Trump’s inauguration.

Testimony began Wednesday in a preliminary exam for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife. Both have pleaded not guilty to corruption-related charges.

Seeking to boost tourism year-around, communities from Alpena to Gaylord and into the Upper Peninsula are adding winter events to lure visitors during the slow season. Is it working? Kind of.

Gov. Whitmer lays out her vision for the year in a joint address to the Michigan House and Senate, beginning at 7 p.m.

Zeman led Bridge to hundreds of awards and guided the publication through a decade of growth. Also selected is Cindy Goodaker, a board member of Bridge’s nonprofit publisher.

Setting unrealistic goals avoids a basic level of accountability we should demand of policymakers and distracts the government from dealing with issues that it can actually do something about.

There’s so much to do, from a butterfly exhibit in Grand Rapids to a dog sled race in Calumet, winter triathlon in Grayling and even an herbal remedies workshop.

Big Rapids Township hopes to revive marketing of its dormant industrial park, thanks in part to a chance to buy 2 acres that Gotion dropped from its plans.

While a handful of Michigan House Republicans join push to same-sex marriage, their efforts will likely be fruitless. Here’s why.