Once considered too polluted for whitefish to thrive, southern Green Bay has suddenly become the only place in Lake Michigan where the fish aren’t collapsing. What can Michigan learn from its success? And will it last?
A Wisconsin whitefish refuge offers lessons for Michigan. But will it last?
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Ice shanties & ear stones: A day in Lake Michigan’s last whitefish stronghold
Photos from southern Green Bay’s world-class ice fishing scene help tell the story of ongoing efforts to protect the iconic Great Lakes whitefish.
Posted inMichigan Government
Tech group: Michigan will be sued over efforts to restrain social media
A major tech group suggests Michigan would be sued if it tries to regulate minors’ access to social media. State lawmakers are undeterred.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan falls behind in race to save disappearing farmland
Thousands of farms and hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland have been lost to development and other economic pressures in recent years. Michigan does less than most to stem the tide.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan town keeps zoning blocking trustee’s gravel mine
A northern Michigan township official wanted to end zoning, which would help him build a gravel mine. The township board just said no.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Massive national forest project needs a closer look at impacts, alternatives
The Forest Service must take a more careful look at the project’s impact on the adjacent Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness, surrounding state and private lands, and the long-term health of the Ottawa National Forest.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, March 6: We love winners
Following the news? Answer these questions about the week that was in Michigan.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan lags US in outdoor economy growth, report says
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis has released its latest outdoor recreation economic statistics. The outdoor industry’s contribution to Michigan’s economy grew in 2024 over the previous year, but at a slower rate than most other states.
Posted inMichigan Government
Lots of tax cut promises, few specifics, from GOP gov hopefuls at forumÂ
Four of six Republican governor candidates shared plenty of common ground during a Saginaw County forum, agreeing to slash taxes and government. They offered fewer answers about replacing lost revenue.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan sues prediction market Kalshi, alleging illegal sports betting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued KalshiEx LLC, arguing the company is operating an unlicensed sports betting platform through its prediction market contracts.