More than six months after Michigan approved a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights, newly released data gives a granular view about voters’ attitudes.
The measure would make it a misdemeanor for an adult to allow someone under 18 to use a BB, pellet or paintball gun when not on their property without adult supervision. A critic called it a solution in search of a problem.
Democrats say they’ll take long-promised action on expanding public records access, disclosure. Republicans want to add earmark reforms and aren’t sure Dems will follow through with pledges.
John Rakolta, a Republican megadonor and Trump-nominated ambassador, will co-chair Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new council focused on developing solutions to Michigan’s population crisis.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has a plan to cut taxes by 30% for homeowners while tripling taxes on vacant land. It could have major implications for revitalizing neighborhoods.
Focusing on college towns, education and targeted research will increase vitality in the state while giving the auto industry the tools it needs to expand its tech base in Michigan, according to a report from celebrated and controversial urbanist Richard Florida.
The emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that feeds on ash wood, has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees across North America. The key to saving what’s left may be growing behind paned glass in a quiet Brighton business park.
‘We’re not twiddling our thumbs,’ the attorney general says, explaining her office plans to make wrap up the high-profile case and others by the end of 2023.
Michigan and the rest of the country suffered enrollment declines during the pandemic. But new data shows the state is recovering slower than just about any other state, presenting a challenge to Michigan’s economic growth.
In addition to a big federal loan, the company that owns the closed plant wants $300 million from Michigan taxpayers to reopen. Some bipartisan legislators back the idea.