2023
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Explainer: Michigan’s minimum wage is going up next year. But will it ever actually hit $15?
Michiganders earning the minimum wage will see a small raise next year, but a lawsuit pending in the Michigan Supreme Court could let voters push the rate even higher.
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That one time in Michigan: When the Edmund Fitzgerald sank
The truth behind what happened to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the biggest mysteries in Great Lakes lore, with many studies and theories trying to piece it together. But there are certain things we do know. Here’s the story of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
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West Michigan residents join forces to combat right-wing extremism in local government
Ottawa County residents have formed a new advocacy group to help safeguard democracy and fight back against the right-wing extremists who took over their local government.
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We asked, you answered: Here are 38 of the best locally-owned bookstores in Michigan
‘Gander readers weighed in with their favorite locally-owned bookstores from around the Great Lakes State.
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Beacons of the Great Lakes: The true tales behind 9 Michigan lighthouses
From ghostly visitors to a Boy Scout renovation, here are the stories behind 9 of Michigan’s coolest lighthouses.
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Whitmer signs new laws to protect victims in court—and stiffen penalties for some crimes
Bipartisan legislation signed into law this week aims to support victims of crime by boosting access to support services, adding new privacy protections in the courtroom, and ramping up the criminal penalties for certain crimes.
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Careers in construction can offer women a path to economic freedom
“We’ve seen young women go from homeless to homeowner, or pay off their student loan debt in just a few years. We’ve seen mothers be able to build better lives for their children and women save up for a vacation of their dreams with their loved ones,” Tori Menold, co-founder of Women in Skilled Trades…
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11 Michigan cities where young adults are thriving
Gen Z is leading a significant change for post-pandemic urban renewal in Michigan. As the country shifts into a post-COVID world, there’s plenty of reason to watch the housing trends of Gen Z. Here’s Michigan’s Gen Z hotspots to watch.
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Two Michigan cities use federal funds to address housing crisis
The cities of Flint and Jackson are using funds provided through President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act to build more affordable housing and help prevent foreclosures.
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Michigan Dems advance bills to protect survivors of domestic abuse
The Michigan House voted to advance a series of bills that would keep guns out of the hands of violent abusers. Advocates say they’ll help protect survivors—and stop domestic violence before it has a chance to turn deadly.
