State News
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‘Bark’ your calendars for visits to the 11 best dog parks in Michigan
Leash up, grab a few treats, and have a blast with man’s best friend at some of the best-kept dog parks in Michigan.
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That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.
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How many AI data centers are planned in Michigan? We counted.
Artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of industrial development statewide. We mapped the data centers that are proposed, approved, under construction, or already online.
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Bill would ban ‘dog-scrimination’ by insurers
A new House bill would prevent home insurance companies from denying, canceling or raising prices for homeowners and tenants based on the breeds of their dogs.
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In final State of the State, Whitmer calls for literacy, housing fixes
LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted seven years of work in her final State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 25, but said there are still significant strides to be made in fields like literacy and housing before she leaves office at the end of the year. Speaking to lawmakers gathered in the state Capitol, Whitmer said…
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The Michigan museums my kids have enjoyed the most
My five children and I love visiting the many museums Michigan has to offer. Here are our favorite Michigan museums—and bonus, some even have free admission!
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Lansing-area lawmakers joins with labor unions in proposing guardrails on AI and employee monitoring
State lawmakers and union leaders shared details on proposed regulations for AI in the workplace.
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Hash Bash returns to Ann Arbor without the Monroe Street Fair
Hash Bash is returning to the University of Michigan Diag at noon on Saturday, April 4, 2026, marking its 55th year as one of the country’s most visible pro-cannabis protests.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis scene is always moving.
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Sen. Mallory McMorrow proposes parent-approved safeguards to keep Michigan kids safe online
In an exclusive interview, McMorrow told The ‘Gander how she’s fighting alongside Michigan parents to create guardrails that prevent Big Tech companies from profiting off of kids’ online data.
