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.
Michigan falls behind in race to save disappearing farmland
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan would regulate police license plate cameras under bipartisan bill
Michigan municipalities are increasingly turning to license plate readers as a public safety tool despite public outcry over privacy and data sharing concerns. Some lawmakers are pitching statewide oversight, but local law enforcement agencies are worried too much regulation could make the readers less effective for solving crimes.Â
Posted inBusiness Watch
How Michigan helped launch one of the nation’s first passenger airline services
Commercial passenger aviation in the United States traces key roots to the Detroit area, where aeronautical engineer William B. Stout designed the Stout 3-AT, one of the first all-metal passenger airplanes.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan bill would require schools to teach water safety in gym class
A bill would make water safety instruction part of the PE curriculum. Advocates say schools play a vital role in keeping children and teens safe in and around water.