Democrats promised to reform campaign finance. So far, the only major bills they've introduced would allow payroll deductions to union political action committees.

The bill now heads to the House. If approved, Michigan would join at least 20 states and Washington D.C. in passing laws to ban race-based hair discrimination.

Michigan becomes the 21st state to allow ‘extreme risk protection orders’ allowing judges to temporarily seize guns of those deemed a danger.

Gas prices rise in the spring as refiners conduct maintenance and switch from winter-grade fuel to a more costly and environmentally friendly summer blend.

Ypsilanti is like a lot of Michigan school districts: lots of struggling young readers and not nearly enough tutors to help them catch up. Federal pandemic funds are available, but staffing levels remain a hindrance.

State Rep. Ken Borton wants to allow recreational wildlife and bird feeding to be protected. He said the intent is to allow feeding of squirrels and other small animals. But state wildlife officials say that would encourage deer and elk to congregate, spreading disease.

Michigan officials will have billions of dollars less to work with than initially expected when crafting the state budget this spring. But economic forecasters predicted Friday that the state is in a decent spot.

An opt-in program, high contamination rates, and a lack of infrastructure are some of the challenges Detroit faces.

The scarcity of two core cancer drugs, carboplatin and cisplatin, have grown so acute that some patients may be forced to delay treatment or take lesser doses.

Bridge welcomes three interns for the summer: two from the University of Michigan and one from Michigan State University.

State officials admit they never sought bids for a Clare health complex because they determined it was intended to go to the former aide of a high-ranking official.

A onetime aide to Michigan’s former House speaker is now under investigation by the state, which has already spent $10 million on the project.