What’s in a name? A $20 million planned plant in Newaygo would dispose of plastic by superheating it. Backers say it’s recycling, but opponents beg to differ.

Abortion clinics may soon follow Planned Parenthood’s lead and prescribe and mail medication to terminate pregnancies after online consultations.

Dr. Rodney Hanley has been university president since 2018. In announcing his resignation, he said he was living to pursue another, unspecified opportunity. The university said it will conduct a national search to replace him.

The agreement expands U-M’s footprint to more than 200 locations in the state, while giving Sparrow a $800 million financial infusion into its hospital system.

Some call it prom night for amphibians: When warm rain falls in early spring, Michigan’s normally-elusive salamanders and other species gather at ephemeral wetlands to dance in the dark, looking for a mate.

Federal funding for ferries “is at historic levels” according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Gretchen Whitmer made addressing the state’s crumbling roads a rallying cry in her first, successful run for governor. But the issue appears to be on the backburner for now as Democrats pursue other legislative priorities.

A meeting for Big Rapids-area residents to learn more about a proposed EV battery factory has been shifted to a virtual event. A local official explains why, citing fears that ‘agitators’ from outside the area would spread online misinformation and disrupt the event.

Tensions continue to escalate between the University of Michigan and its graduate student workers. The university filed a complaint Thursday asking a court to order striking graduate students back to work.

As news spread Thursday that the former president had been indicted on charges related to payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, Michigan Republican officials cried foul while Democrats urged restraint.

A Senate bill would require lawmakers to wait two to three years after leaving elected office to become a registered lobbyist.

With complete control of governance, Democrats passed a raft of liberal bills within their first 100 days. Republicans are annoyed, sounding much like Democrats from years past. Now comes the hard part.