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Two people who worked for former Michigan House leader are charged with financial crimes
Two people who had close ties to a former Republican lawmaker were charged this week with a raft of financial crimes—including embezzlement.
19 winter bucket list items to try before the snow melts in Michigan
From lesser-known winter sports to the best holiday events, here are all your Michigan travel goals for the winter season.
Michigan awards grants to tackle ‘root causes’ of violence
Several community groups dedicated to curbing violence across Michigan are set to expand their prevention efforts next year after getting help from the state.
We asked, You answered: The 13 best bakeries in Michigan
Whether we’re going for cookies or cupcakes, bread or brownies, we can’t resist a great bakery. And with the holidays in full swing, we thought this was the perfect time to ask our readers for their favorites. MORE: 7 Best Cannabis-Infused Edibles in Michigan...
9 ways Michigan invested in public schools in 2023
What happens when voters elect former teachers to take charge of state government? Record-breaking investments in students and public schools.
Meet one Michigan band every day until NYE
Each of these 10 Michigan-based bands is performing on New Year’s Eve. Get to know them now.
8 ways Michigan Democrats protected abortion rights in 2023
Followig the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Michigan has emerged as a nationwide beacon for protecting reproductive rights and expanding access to abortion care.
Whitmer signs bills to pay off school debt and fund roads
A supplemental spending bill for road and bridge projects, debt relief to school districts, and projects on university campuses was signed into law.
One year later: What happens when voters put Democrats in charge of a state government?
Democratic lawmakers have been keeping busy since Michigan voters elected them to take charge of the state government for the first time in decades.
23 of the best olive burger spots in Michigan, according to ‘Gander readers
‘Gander readers weighed in with their go-to spots to grab an olive burger in Michigan.
Michigan State trustees approve release of Larry Nassar documents to state official
Trustees at Michigan State University have agreed to release documents to the state attorney general related to the school’s investigations into now-imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Republican leaders testify about Michigan fake elector plan
BY ANNA LIZ NICHOLS, MICHIGAN ADVANCE MICHIGAN—Republican Party leaders who served in 2020 offered their accounts in court Thursday of what they knew prior to 16 individuals signing and submitting false electoral votes for former President Donald Trump, who lost the...
Whitmer signs law to keep Michigan kids focused on class—not toothaches
A new state law will help ensure thousands of Michigan children have access to dental care before they go to kindergarten.
That one time in Michigan: When we built 3 Capitols
How the Capitol came to Lansing.
How Whitmer’s fight for abortion rights helped turn Michigan blue
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that Democrats have won in Michigan, in part, because of their unapologetic support for reproductive rights.
Michigan GOP to oust Karamo amid alleged bankruptcy risk
A former Michigan Republican District chair, and one-time staunch supporter of Kristina Karamo, says there are enough votes to oust her as state GOP chair.
Michigan State selects UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor as next president
Michigan State University named the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as it’s next president Friday morning, ending a search that began last October after the previous president quit amid tension with the school’s governing board.
State police trooper workforce continues to lack diversity
Of the 61 Michigan State Police graduates on Nov. 22, 56 of them were white, according to MSP data. The results have upset some leading people of color.
Whitmer signs laws to protect healthcare workers in Michigan
Two bills signed into law this week will stiffen the criminal penalties for people convicted of assaulting doctors, nurses, or other employees of healthcare systems in Michigan. MICHIGAN—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said two bipartisan bills signed into law this week will...
Nessel hopes child abuse case will spark changes in law
More than 30 criminal charges were filed against two Clinton County couples for adopting children from previously abusive homes for financial gain.
12 must-see Michigan Christmas tree farms and holiday light displays
Make merry memories at these 12 holiday light displays and Christmas tree farms near Metro Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City.
New Michigan scholarship program helps 25,000 students pay for college
A new scholarship program is translating to cheaper college tuition in Michigan. And millions of dollars are still up for grabs.
Whitmer administration uses federal funds to boost local nonprofits across Michigan
Millions of dollars provided to Michigan through the American Rescue Plan Act will help support hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the state.
Anti-abortion businessman joins crowded Republican race for Senate in Michigan
Detroit area multi-millionaire Sandy Pensler is back with another campaign for US Senate, joining nearly a dozen Republican candidates in Michigan.
Michigan cities rank above national average on annual LGBTQ+ scorecard
More than one-third of the Michigan cities ranked in a national survey of LGBTQ+ rights, including Detroit, received perfect scores.
Michigan commission advances tunnel permit for Line 5
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a proposal for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, despite calls for commissioners to shut the pipeline down.
Whitmer signs new laws to safeguard elections—and make it easier to vote
Several new state laws signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are designed to simplify the voting process and ensure poll workers are protected on Election Day.
Oxford community reflects two years after school shooting
Thursday marks two years since the mass shooting at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021, that killed four students and injured seven others.
Deal announced after 11-week Blue Cross Blue Shield strike
The United Auto Workers union reached a tentative agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and its HMO subsidiary, Blue Care Network.