2023
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The True Stories Behind Ball Park Franks, Vlasic Pickles, and Other Foods Made in—You Guessed It—Michigan
Every Michigander knows that Faygo and Vernors go way back in the Mitten State, but all of these delectable and persistently popular products got their start here, too.
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Poll: Michiganders Want Insurers to Expand Access to Health Care
Legislation introduced this year in Michigan would require health insurance plans to cover all “medically necessary” mental health treatment—including for substance use disorders. And a new poll suggests most Michiganders agree with the policy.
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MSP Unveils Monument to K-9s Killed in the Line of Duty
A monument unveiled in Dimondale honors the lives of Michigan State Police canines killed in the line of duty.
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6 Michigan Artists to Watch in 2023
From painters to photographers, sculptors to digital media makers, these creatives are pushing the boundaries of art and highlighting the best of the Mitten.
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What to Know About Donald Trump’s Four Indictments
Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on 91 charges–so far–on both the state and federal level. These charges include conspiracy, obstruction, willful retention of national defense information, and more.
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New Apprenticeships to Recruit More Michiganders Into Child Care
Michigan is using more than $2 million from the federal government to help more Michiganders find careers in early childhood education—and expand access to child care.
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Michigan State University Plans to Sell Alcohol at 4 Home Football Games
Michigan State University plans to sell alcohol at select home football games this season following a recent change to state law that permits liquor licenses to be issued to sporting venues at public universities.
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Wildfires in Maui Are Among the Deadliest in US History. These Are the Other Fires Atop the List.
The Maui wildfires are currently the nation’s fifth-deadliest on record. Here’s a look at the other deadliest fires in US history.
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New Bills to Remove Barriers for Transgender Michiganders Seeking Name Changes
Legislation to make the name change process for LGBTQ+ Michiganders less costly and needlessly burdensome is expected to be introduced in the fall.
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One Year In, Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Has Helped Michigan
The law ensured that 63,000 Michiganders were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for nearly 67,000 seniors, and incentivized several manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs.
