Michigan could lose 13,000 jobs in the next several years due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods, according to economists from University of Michigan.
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State program brings fourth graders to state parks
In a world dominated by smartphones and screen time, the Department of Natural Resources aims to reconnect kids with Michigan’s great outdoors.
New Michigan law: Universal blood lead testing for young kids
Michigan implements mandatory blood lead testing for children at 12 and 24 months, marking a vital step toward early detection and prevention of lead poisoning.
Michigan Congressman John James backs plan to strip healthcare from his constituents
US Rep. John James is advancing plans to take healthcare coverage away from hundreds of thousands of Michiganders—including thousands living in his own district.
Judge overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion
A judge on Tuesday struck down Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion, saying it conflicts with a voter-approved amendment that locked abortion rights in the state constitution in 2022.
Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate
A lawmaker from Detroit is joining the crowded field of Democrats vying for the battleground state’s open Senate seat, one of the most critical races as the party aims to regain a majority in the 2026 midterm election.
New Michigan law is a ray of sunlight amidst Trump’s attacks on reproductive rights
For nearly 40 years, a state law outlawed Michigan families from expanding their families through surrogacy—until now.
What happens when Congress slashes Medicaid? Ask a Michigan mom.
Republican lawmakers say they’re trimming the fat. But Michigan moms say Medicaid cuts could put their families at risk, close hospitals, and leave thousands without care.
Jocelyn Benson says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access
Ahead of a nationally watched bid to become Michigan’s next governor, Jocelyn Benson is releasing a memoir this month that includes her first public discussion of a miscarriage she had about eight years ago—an experience she says will shape her commitment to increasing access to reproductive healthcare.
Pot pays off: Michigan cities like Lansing and Ann Arbor are putting weed taxes to work
Cities like Lansing and Ann Arbor are bringing in millions of dollars in cannabis tax revenue—and using it to fund everything from firefighters to addiction treatment.
Local advocates offer a message of hope for Michiganders using services at Planned Parenthood
As every aspect of reproductive health care comes under attack from President Trump and his administration, Michiganders are fighting back.
Trump’s energy agenda killed hundreds of Michigan jobs. Thousands more could be next.
A new report shows the Trump administration’s energy agenda has already wiped out hundreds of clean energy jobs across Michigan, with far more hanging in the balance.
Michigan Senate Democrats put forward a plan to add more than $1B to education budget
Michigan Senate Democrats put forward a more than $1 billion funding increase for the state’s public schools Tuesday, with an emphasis on lowering elementary schools’ class sizes.
Trump’s first 100 days have left Michiganders holding the bag
Michiganders helped send Trump back to the White House. But 100 days later, the state is facing the fallout from tariffs, layoffs, and one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates.
Michigan plans to add 1,220 new homes in 3 cities
Governor Whitmer announced major housing and development initiatives across three Michigan cities.
Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office
President Donald Trump will mark his first 100 days in office next week with a rally in Michigan, his first since returning to the White House earlier this year.
Genesee County sees manufacturing boom with 150 new jobs
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announced that two manufacturing companies are expanding to Genesee County, opening up 150 new jobs.
US Rep. Haley Stevens enters race to represent Michigan in US Senate
Fourth-term US Rep. Haley Stevens has launched her run for Michigan’s open US Senate seat on Tuesday
US Army engineers decide to fast-track Great Lakes tunnel permits under Trump energy emergency order
The US Army Corps of Engineers has decided to fast-track permits for building a protective tunnel around an aging Enbridge oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes, stoking environmentalists’ fears that the project will escape scrutiny, damage the sensitive region and perpetuate fossil fuel use.
Former Michigan health officer Abdul El-Sayed enters Democratic US Senate race
A former Michigan public health official and Democratic candidate for governor entered the race for the state’s open US Senate seat on Thursday.
Can Michigan students afford the GOP’s education agenda?
Republican state lawmakers are pushing dozens of new bills that aim to make changes at Michigan’s public schools—but many of them are unlikely to make their way into law.
Michigan doula finds ways to help moms and babies living in maternity deserts in rural Southwest Michigan
Bianca Nash-Miot, a doula and lactation specialist based in Southwest Michigan, speaks on advocating for birthing parents—and their babies—in her rural community and beyond.
Republican US Rep. John James announces run for governor
Republican US Rep. John James announced Monday he’s running for Michigan governor in 2026.
OVD Insurance & TYC Americas to create 240 Michigan jobs
Both OVD Insurance and TYC Americas announced plan to expand operations and create hundreds of Michigan jobs.
Northern Michigan—no stranger to wild weather—tries to cope with days of no power
The tip of Michigan’s mitten struggled through another day without electricity Tuesday as restless residents tried to stay warm while utilities scrambled to restore power in a region waylaid by weekend freezing rain that brought down countless trees and poles.
Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow announces Democratic bid for US Senate
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow is running for a seat in the US Senate.
Republican Medicaid cuts could shutter small-town hospitals across Michigan
Tens of thousands of rural Michiganders are at risk of losing their healthcare coverage—and their local hospital—under a Republican-led budget plan that would cut Medicaid funding.
Tribal nations in Michigan withdraw from Line 5 tunnel project discussions
Six Michigan-based tribes have withdrawn from federal discussions over the proposed Line 5 oil pipeline tunnel, calling it “unacceptable” that a permit for the controversial project is expected to be issued soon in accordance with an executive order by President Donald Trump declaring a national “energy emergency.”
7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The wild world of recreational cannabis never slows down. And Michigan’s marijuana industry is certainly no exception.
Doulas are helping birthing families in Michigan more than ever
Federal cuts to Medicaid could create a mother of problems for many Michiganders, including expectant moms—like the ones who rely on this doula collective in West Michigan.