Inflation is still high. But job growth is, too. Combined, they create a challenge for the nation’s monetary policy makers.

A Michigan senator wants to allow legislators and the media to access files investigating child abuse. But his effort faces an uphill fight.

Governor and Democratic legislative leaders say ‘inflation relief checks’ could be coming soon to all Michigan taxpayers. Whitmer also plans to expand Earned Income Tax Credit.

Marijuana access in Michigan remains uneven, as several votes to allow the sale of recreational pot had mixed results in recent months.

Newly in power, Michigan Democrats are advancing a bill to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to expand the state’s free preschool program to all 4-year-olds, regardless of income. An MSU researcher who studies the Great Start Readiness Program explains what makes it work.

With tax season in full swing, take a moment to brush up on potential new Michigan tax credits, how to get your refund faster and how to avoid tax scams

Universal pre-K is good for kids and the economy. But it’s expensive and the state faces several hurdles, including teacher shortages and a lack of transportation options for the 4-year-olds.

If the state law is repealed, public school teachers and other government employees will still be governed by a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prevents unions from requiring public employees to pay union dues. But labor leaders want to be prepared if that changes.

A tax cut to benefit 1 million residents likely will be ironed out soon. Here’s what you need to know about who benefits and why some lawmakers are upset.

Five warming centers and several Detroit Public Library branches are available for Detroiters who need a respite from the cold.

Beginning April 1, Michiganders must once again prove Medicaid eligibility, following years of protection from cutoffs during the pandemic. Many will likely lose coverage even though they qualify because they don’t fill out the right form.