House committee opens hearings on minimum wage, sick leave initiatives
A Republican-led committee opened hearings Tuesday on bills that would scale back parts of initiatives to increase the state minimum...
Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the...
Rep. Bollin named House Appropriations chair, joins GOP leadership seeking budget-writing shakeup
House Republican leadership named state Rep. Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Twp.) the new House Appropriations Committee chair Tuesday.That means she’ll oversee...
Flu activity is high in Michigan, but most haven’t gotten a flu shot
The Centers for Disease Control says flu activity in Michigan is high, but less than a quarter of people in...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson eyes state’s top job
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson — an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor —...
The Metro: How the Detroit Auto Show is shifting gears in an evolving market
The North American International Auto Show — rebranded last summer as the Detroit Auto Show — has long been a...
Democratic US Sen. Gary Peters says he’s already working with former campaign foes
Many members of Congress are now working with colleagues they tried to help defeat in the recent election.That includes Michigan’s...
Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon, portraying himself...
Whitmer signs innovation bills in Detroit
Michigan businesses could get more help from the state with getting off the ground and with research and development under...
Detroit Evening Report: State program aims to improve mental health services for Medicaid, Medicare patients
Michigan is working to streamline behavioral health care for Medicaid and Medicare patients with mental health or substance use disorders. Subscribe...
The Metro: Is owning a home still part of the American dream?
Owning a home has been a symbol of achievement in this country for generations. It’s the most common way to...
L.I.V.E. Outreach wants to hit the road and help young Detroiters
There are challenges young people and their families are facing daily — often invisible ones. And no matter how you...