New Soo lock could lift Michigan’s economy

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is getting almost a half-billion dollars to build a new shipping lock in Sault...

Why Whitmer’s call for in-person school matters

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s fourth State of the State address was full of optimism and tones of bipartisanship. There was nothing...

U.S. House January 6 committee subpoenas Michigan Republicans

Two Michigan Republicans are on a list of people subpoenaed Friday by the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6,...

How Ohio and Alabama’s redistricting rulings could affect new maps in Michigan

Michigan’s new political maps are historic. They’re the first maps drawn by a citizen’s redistricting commission, not politicians. But that...

Groups to challenge partisan fairness of Michigan House map

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Several groups announced Friday they will sue to challenge Michigan’s new state House map, alleging it...

Reporters react to Whitmer’s State of the State speech

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State speech Wednesday night. She discussed her agenda and highlighted her ability...

Whitmer calls on schools to go back to in-person instruction

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says it's time for school districts that are now virtual to get kids back in classrooms. 98%...

Whitmer’s State of the State focuses on education, taxes 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out her agenda Wednesday night during her State of the State address. Speaking at Detroit Diesel in Redford Township, Whitmer,...

Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments challenging newly redrawn legislative districts

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether they should direct the state’s redistricting commission to redraw recently approved district maps. A coalition of current and...

Upton waiting out redistricting challenges before making re-election decision

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) says he's going to wait until challenges against Michigan's new political maps play out...

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What you need to know about possible war

There are 100,000 Russian troops stationed near that country’s border with Ukraine. Fears continue to grow that an invasion is...

Whitmer COVID-19 nursing home policy was “misleading,” GOP lawmaker says

A report released last week by Michigan’s Auditor General used a broader definition of long-term care facility to determine the...