A state budget praised by both sides is causing widespread confusion and angst because of provisions that threatened funding for agencies that impose school mask mandates.

Gretchen Whitmer is hardly alone among governors in resisting calls for statewide mandate. That’s partly because Michigan’s case rates are relatively low, but also because of deeply divided opinions on the issue.

Teacher training could soon include instruction on recognizing signs of mental struggles. Advocates say these skills are more needed than ever given the added strain the pandemic placed on children and adolescents.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants to codify absentee signature matching requirements for election clerks, but Republicans claim the rule would make it ‘nearly impossible’ to invalidate a forgery.

Detroit schools are essentially barred from raising their own funds to repair deteriorated buildings, which would cost about $1.5 billion. Now, federal support may enable leaders to do what a series of state-appointed managers could not — rebuild Detroit’s schools.

The state wants to be a leader in vehicle electrification, but it wasn’t considered for Ford’s record-setting battery manufacturing investment. That leaves some weighing what the state needs to change to be competitive.

The Center for Michigan and Bridge Michigan marked a milestone by recounting our history, looking to the future and thanking its contributors.

Ambulance providers say a $12.9 million state funding increase could help bridge a gap that has pushed Michigan EMS agencies ‘to the brink’

Changing policies to report fewer outbreaks in Michigan schools won’t reduce infections among kids, but it will provide less information to worried parents.

Republican efforts to ban vaccine mandates are out. The governor also vetoed abortion alternative spending. But 175 pork projects remain.

Even big schools like MSU are closing cafeterias, altering menus to items that require less labor and asking administrators to help serve. Even the hallowed soft-serve ice cream machine is not immune. Welcome to college life in 2021.

Despite gerrymandering claims, new maps from an independent group could give the GOP a bigger edge than they had when districts were drawn in secret.