Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the new Caro Psychiatric Hospital on Monday, June 5.
New State Psychiatric Hospital to Expand Mental Health Treatment Options for Michiganders 

A new state psychiatric hospital in Caro will offer more options for Michigan families in need of inpatient, behavioral health care, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday.

Lansing is the largest city in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. (Twotwofourtysix via Wikimedia Commons)
Explainer: One of the Country’s Most Competitive Congressional Races is Coming to Michigan

About 700,000 Mid-Michigan voters could play a crucial role in determining political control of US Congress next year as US Rep. Elissa Slotkin looks to jump chambers to the US Senate in 2024. LANSING—Next year, about 700,000 Michiganders living in the Greater Lansing area will have a decision to make that could determine control of...

State Rep. Joseph Fox is sworn into office. (State Representative Joseph Fox via Facebook)
Michigan Republicans Pitch ‘Unconstitutional’ Bill to Force Religious Teachings in Public Schools

New legislation from Michigan Republicans would require students in public schools learn about “Christian foundations” before they can graduate.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announce the "Make it in Michigan" plan on Wednesday.
New ‘Make it in Michigan’ Plan Invests in Michiganders—and Could Pay Big Dividends

A newly unveiled economic strategy from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer includes plans to help Michigan score more big-name development projects, as well as thousands of new jobs.

A new billboard popped up near the Orlando International Airport this week encouraging travelers to turn around and head to Michigan. (Photo Illustration)
New Billboards Urge Florida Visitors to Turn Around and Go to Michigan

Michigan is building on its reputation as the anti-Florida, where its firm protections for reproductive freedom stand in stark contrast to a rigid new abortion ban signed into law in the Sunshine State.

7 Michigan-Grown Sativa Strains for a Spirited Summer

Many Michigan pot smokers turn to sativa strains in the summer months for their uplifting and energizing effects, which are often preferred for outdoor activities and social gatherings.

9 Quick Hits of Cannabis News from Across Michigan

There’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the cannabis industry as Michigan inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital. Here are nine things to know.