The Michigan Legislature negotiated late into the night on Thursday as members sought to finalize a deal on a pair of policies trimming back changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick time policies set to take effect the following day.
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New moms in the Eastern UP will be eligible for cash prescriptions in March
Launching March 3, the “RX Kids” program kicks off in its third Michigan location.
Opinion: Why I support a union for MSU Extension workers
Longtime Extension Educator Darren Bagley explains why unionizing at MSU Extension is crucial for supporting staff and strengthening communities across Michigan.
12 places in Michigan to spend spring break
You don’t have to travel to enjoy spring break in Michigan. Here are some fun staycation spots, from Airbnbs with indoor pools to family-friendly attractions.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan’s Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the battleground state’s next governor.
We did the math, & here are the 10 cheapest colleges in Michigan
While cost isn’t the only important factor in an education, these 10 cheapest colleges in Michigan are worth a second look.
Whitmer signs bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills this week to cut through what she described as “unnecessary red tape” that has limited access to reproductive health care.
Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor
Michigan’s Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026 as the party tries to find its footing after November’s significant losses in the battleground state.
12 of the wildest Michigan news stories from 2024
2024 was certainly a headline-making year. Here are the wildest Michigan news stories, from a giant cake to mysterious underground holes.
Mid-Michigan nurses union to strike amid call for higher wages, unfair labor practice charge
bout 2,000 nurses and healthcare professionals at Mid-Michigan’s largest healthcare provider are set to go on a five-day strike this month.
7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of news from Michigan’s cannabis industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
Michigan AG report exposes decades of abuse allegations in Lansing Diocese
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is exposing 56 clergy accused of sexual abuse in Lansing since 1950—with detailed accounts of grooming, assault, and misuse of authority that peaked in the 70s and 80s.
Targeted grants aim to increase Michigan’s recycling efforts
For the third year in a row, Michigan’s recycling rate has hit a record-high.
Thousands of union nurses at Mid-Michigan’s largest hospital stand ready to strike
Thousands of nurses and healthcare professionals at UM Health-Sparrow in Lansing are preparing to strike after two months of working without a union contract.
2024 in Review: What Michigan news stories grabbed the biggest headlines this year?
It was another memorable year for the state of Michigan.
10 magical holiday light displays near Detroit
From holiday trails and historic villages to festive drive-through light displays, here are the best places in the Detroit area to get in the holiday spirit.
Hop aboard Michigan’s 7 holiday train rides
For a festive adventure on wheels, check out the seven holiday train rides happening in Michigan this December.
The ‘Gander Holiday Food Guide
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered.
Michigan Senate passes increase to state unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks
Michigan could increase the value of unemployment payments and allow individuals to be eligible for longer under legislation that cleared the state Senate with bipartisan support Thursday.
Michigan Democrats race to pass key bills before Republicans take over state House
Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) anticipates long days—and late nights—in Lansing as Democrats push to pass several bills before the holidays.
Lawmakers pursue tweaks to zoning laws in effort to bolster state housing supply
Reps. Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint) and Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) have introduced four bills intended to streamline the housing development process to help address the state’s housing crisis.
Federal funds to boost Michigan hydrogen production—and build ‘Truck Stop of the Future’
More than $22 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is set to boost hydrogen production in Michigan.
Kildee introduces legislation establishing PFAS coordinator within the Department of Defense
In an effort to support communities impacted by PFAS and ensure accountability from the United States Department of Defense (DoD), US Reps. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) have introduced legislation to create a new position at the DoD aimed at improving transparency, driving remediation and uplifting the voices of communities contaminated with PFAS.
Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers pen letter against Canadian nuclear waste site in Great Lakes basin
US Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint), US Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) and US Rep. John James (R-Shelby Twp.) led a letter opposing the storage of nuclear waste in the Great Lakes basin.
‘Ganders who give a damn: Michigan organizations to support
Local resources from across that state that every Michigander should know about.
Get your Thanksgiving turkey, pies, & more at these local MI businesses
Looking to buy a local farm-grown Thanksgiving turkey in Michigan? Shop local for Turkey Day from these Michigan farmers, bakers, and restaurant owners.
Kamala Harris urges college students to ‘fight for our future’ at final Michigan rally
Michigan’s college students—and their future—were the top priority for Vice President Kamala Harris during a massive rally at Michigan State University on Sunday night, where she offered her final, closing argument to Michiganders ahead of Election Day.
Opinion: I’ve been a UAW auto worker for 46 years. Here’s why I’m voting for Elissa Slotkin.
UAW auto worker Steve Dawes shares his perspective on Michgian’s US Senate race.
Harris and Walz rally in Ann Arbor, as singer Maggie Rogers urges voters to ‘choose the light’
The stakes of the election are clear, singer Maggie Rogers told attendees at a Monday rally for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Ann Arbor. With the future of the country on the line, Rogers said she feels terrified.
Opinion: Protecting trans youth: A not-so-humble stepmother’s reason for voting in 2024
I sent my MAGA in-laws a series of postcards recently. Each one ended with, “Please think of this/these fact(s) and your granddaughter when you vote in November. Love, Erica.” Considering their granddaughter/my stepdaughter is a young transgender woman, I thought it was the most delicate way to approach the GOP elephant in the room.