New polling shows that most Michiganders support Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s legislative agenda for the rest of 2023—including plans for paid family and medical leave, new clean energy standards, expanded health care, and more.
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Here Are Your Options As Student Loan Payments Resume
Nearly half of all borrowers say they aren’t financially prepared to begin repaying their debt. Despite this, interest began accruing again on Sept. 1, and payments will be due again in October.
Whitmer Gives Michigan Lawmakers a ‘Lot to Do’ in ‘Only a Few Months’
In a speech this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer detailed her legislative agenda for the rest of 2023—including plans for paid family and medical leave, new clean energy standards, expanded health care, and even more reproductive freedom.
Fall Is Coming: Put These Weed-Friendly Michigan Events on Your Calendar
Pack your bags, grab your best scarves and boots, and head across the Mitten on a journey to elevate your travel game.
Whitmer’s ‘Crackdown on Crime’ is Keeping Illegal Guns Off the Streets
A statewide gun violence prevention program is keeping hundreds of illegal guns out of the hands of criminals. And the latest state budget marked the single largest investment in public safety since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took office.
Blue Supermoon: A Once-in-a-Blue-Moon Celestial Event
Witness the spectacle of a blue supermoon on August 30. A blue supermoon is a rare celestial phenomenon that graces the sky once in a blue moon.
Federal Grant Helps Free Four Innocent Michigan Men from Prison
A three-year project funded by a federal grant helped prosecutors review hundreds of criminal convictions in Michigan—and four innocent prisoners were set free.
New ‘Power for All’ Bills to Help Michiganders Harness More Solar Energy
Clean energy advocates are urging state lawmakers to pass a series of bills to promote solar energy production. It’s called the “MI Power for All” plan.
Congresswoman Slotkin Introduces Bills to Help Michigan Farmers
Legislation introduced this month by US Rep. Elissa Slotkin aims to expand federal resources for American farmers—and help protect their crops from things like weather and pests.
Republican Candidates Commit to Backing Trump Even if Convicted
Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, and Mike Pence all pledged to support the former president even if he’s convicted for the many crimes he’s been charged with.
Michigan Officials Add 2 Invasive Species to State Watchlist
State officials have recently updated Michigan’s invasive species watchlist with a beetle and a plant they’re asking the public for help tracking.
Reader’s Choice: 7 Best Cannabis-Infused Edibles in Michigan
Michiganders know a thing or two about weed—so we asked thousands of them to tell us about their favorite edibles on the shelves at their local pot shops. Here’s what they told us.
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.
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.
5 Fun Facts About Jeff Daniels, ‘Gander Readers’ Favorite Actor
It’s clear ‘Gander readers love Jeff Daniels, and the Chelsea native is more than just an actor.
‘Still Killing People Every Day’: As COVID Numbers Rise Again, Health Experts Urge Caution
Despite an increase in COVID-19 caseloads, hospitalization and death rates still remain at historic lows in Michigan. Still, health experts are urging Michiganders to tread cautiously.
One Year Later: Biden’s CHIPS Act Makes Michigan a ‘Global Epicenter’ for Manufacturing
With record-breaking federal investments made possible through the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, state officials said Michigan has emerged as a worldwide leader in advanced manufacturing—and more new jobs are still on the way.
Take to the Skies! Here Are 7 Hot Air Balloons That Let You Soar Over Michigan
Michigan bucket list? Date night? Adventure to remember? A hot air balloon ride has you covered. Here’s how to do it in the Mitten State.
12 Quick Hits of Cannabis News From Across Michigan
Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital. Here are a dozen things you need to know this week:
12 Grants Announced to Bring Michigan Communities Together Through Art & Culture
Funding has been announced for 12 projects throughout the state aimed at helping Michiganders connect with their communities.
After Helping Prevent Extinctions for 50 Years, The Endangered Species Act Itself May be in Peril
Fifty years after the Endangered Species Act law took effect, environmental advocates and scientists say it’s as essential as ever. Habitat loss, pollution, climate change and disease are putting an estimated 1 million species worldwide at risk. Yet the law has become so controversial that Congress hasn’t updated it since 1992 — and some worry it won’t last another half-century.
5 Michigan Weekend Adventures Perfect for Your Next (Cannabis) Trip
Here are some suggestions for a cannabis-friendly weekend getaway in Michigan.
Michigan Lawmakers Eye Bills to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors and Prevent Suicide
After passing long-sought gun safety reforms earlier this year, Democrats in the Michigan Legislature are still looking for ways to curb gun violence—including new laws to keep guns out of the hands of violent domestic abusers, and to lower suicide rates.
Man Forced to Quit Attempt to Swim Across Lake Michigan Due to Bad Weather
Poor conditions forced a 59-year-old Michigan man to quit an attempt to swim across Lake Michigan after just hours in the water.
New Indictment Sheds Light on Trump’s Election Lies in Michigan
Former president and 2024 Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has been charged with conspiring to defraud the United States for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election—and some of the charges are based on lies he told to Michiganders.
8 Things to Know About Matt DePerno and His Alleged Election Crimes in Michigan
A former Republican attorney general candidate has been criminally charged in connection with helping supporters of Donald Trump illegally gain access to voting machines.
‘Conspiracy to Defraud the United States’: Trump Indicted Again
In response to being indicted for his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Trump’s campaign called the charges “fake” and compared his plight to the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Your Ultimate Guide to U-Pick Hotspots in Michigan
More and more Michigan farms are welcoming visitors onto their land to pick their own crops—aka “U-pick”—and it just might be the best family activity ever.
Here’s What’s In Michigan’s New Record-Setting State Budget
The largest budget in state history is poised to pay big dividends for Michigan’s schools and infrastructure, as well as bolster access to healthcare, housing, workforce training—and more.
Michigan’s best-kept secret: Indulge in 8 Black-owned Michigan restaurants for a soulful experience
You don’t have to travel south to get good Southern food. Michigan offers some of the best soul food this side of the Mason-Dixon line.