It’s not just big-name stars who are reaping the benefits of new rules allowing college athletes to cut endorsement deals. Name, Image and Likeness policies are easing the financial struggles of thousands of student athletes.

A new budget deal between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers is so full of pork it is “obese,” one GOP gubernatorial candidate says.

Whitmer signed a $19.6 billion budget that includes $1.9 billion for services for students with disabilities. It also funds mental health, school safety, and recruitment effort

Reporters Lauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting and Yue Stella Yu will analyze the election results in a conversation moderated by managing editor Joel Kurth.

Whitmer’s tax cut plan would help the working poor and retirees and provide immediate relief, while the GOP plan would offer wider aid but could blow a hole in the budget.

Recreational and charter fishing groups filed a request Wednesday seeking a seat at the table as Michigan regulators negotiate with five tribes over fishing rights.

Progrssive group targets Republican candidate for governor.

One course hadn’t been touched in 12 years. The other had been under human hands until the course closed. Now, both will be land preserves.

Michigan’s busiest district court will limit the use of cash bail, saying the practice disproportionately burdens poor people and puts them behind bars.

Will Santa Ono ever crowd surf in the Big House? We don’t know yet. Here’s what to know about his experience and what many hope he can bring to U-M.

Bridge Michigan reporter Kelly House moderated a Zoom discussion with three experts about the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes region.

Call him the anti-Schlissel. Ono, chosen Wednesday as U-M’s 15th president, is known for taking selfies with students, crowd surfing at football games, and engaging closely with students and faculty, all traits considered lacking in his predecessor.