Traffic slowdowns started Monday at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit, then the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests expanded to the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Now Michigan officials worry about further supply chain tightening and potential economic impact.

The Democratic governor took advantage of a little-known ruling that exempted officeholders facing recall from campaign contribution limits.

The Michigan House passed a resolution supporting a wolf hunt but the DNR says it needs more time and federal clarity before deciding.

Michigan lawmakers end months of stalemates over federal resources and allocate money for schools, nursing homes, labs and more.

COVID continues to disrupt the number of high school graduates enrolling in college, which has consequences for the state’s economy. School counselors are seeing the pandemic’s toll as the governor seeks to boost student success.

The nonpartisan group is partnering with a Washington D.C. law center in seeking to intervene against a Republican lawsuit challenging new congressional boundaries.

Jobless workers received notices they have to repay benefits, sometimes $20,000 or more. But many applied in good faith, and now won’t face restitution due to federal waivers.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to unveil her proposed budget this week. But that’s far from the end of the process. Here’s what to look for.

Under the governor’s budget proposal being announced Wednesday, Michigan students would reap huge benefits from billions of dollars in state surplus and federal COVID relief funds.

While most people can wager safely, calls to a state problem gambling hotline nearly tripled since Michigan approved online betting. And referrals by the state to receive counseling rose 42 percent, though many counties don’t have specialists trained in gambling addiction.

A shortage of U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers left sailors stranded and caused several cargo delays affecting Great Lakes ports. Federal officials are looking for a solution by March.

The number of new COVID cases is falling in the state, but with the omicron-fueled pandemic still high, health officials say masking and testing remains critical. Here’s where you can get them for free.