Democrats have spent fewer than two months this year voting on legislation. They’re on pace for the fewest days in session since Gretchen Whitmer became governor. Democrats, Republicans blame each other.
The state is spending $17 million to expand 22 sites into wellness centers to provide preventive care in an effort to curb racial disparities in health outcomes.
Oil refineries have until Sunday to switch to winter-grade fuel, which is less expensive. Michigan oil refineries were granted a waiver to make the switch earlier this year.
Michigan students are already suffering from pandemic learning losses. High rates of absenteeism make it worse. Rates improved slightly from last year but are still well above 2019.
Geese are a conservation success and huge pain in many communities. So next year, Michigan officials will begin allowing some cities and lake associations to apply for permits to kill them.
Former President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the US Department of Education. That could affect Michigan school funding, college aid and civil rights protections for students.
Democrats are trying to throw part of the blame for the opioid crisis on U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who advocated for greater pain med access two decades ago.
Anne and Rob Minard, who worked as senior staffers to former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, are accused of stealing more than $600,000 from political accounts.