State News
-
Passage of the Michigan Senate budget clears way to negotiate with Whitmer, House leaders
Michigan lawmakers are heading into negotiations over an $88 billion state budget plan, with Democrats prioritizing healthcare, schools, and infrastructure.
-
Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Researchers have found a decline in PFAS levels in the Great Lakes’ top predator fish species, lake trout and walleye, suggesting lower levels of long-lasting contaminants in the resources these fish consume.
-
“I’m so proud that we stood up”: Upper Peninsula tribe halts data center plans after community pushback
Chippewa communities in the eastern Upper Peninsula are working together to keep data centers off tribal land—and they’re succeeding.
-
Your guide to taking action on May Day in Michigan
A roundup of May Day protests, rallies, gatherings, and mutual aid drives in Michigan on May 1, 2026.
-
Michigan lawmakers take action to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Interlochen
Decades after Epstein allegedly used his donor status to make contact with children at a Northern Michigan arts camp, state lawmakers are demanding a formal reckoning.
-
One company makes most of Michigan’s cannabis drinks. I tried 5 of them
Michigan’s cannabis beverage scene has been growing fast.
-
7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The joints keep burning, and the cannabis news keeps coming.
-
Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help
As Michigan gears up for another busy tourist season, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
-
19 restaurants near Detroit where kids can eat for free
Dine at these Michigan restaurants in and around Detroit, where kids can get a free meal when you’re on a budget.
-
10 celebrities who went to college in Michigan
Learn about 10 stars of stage and screen who spent their university glory days right here in the Great Lakes State.
