The company's unloading of North American regional brands follows years of controversy over Nestlé's ability to withdraw vast volumes of ground water for a minimal licensing fee and sell it for a profit.

With billions at stake, Michigan school groups are pushing to have the COVID relief formula changed to shrink the funding advantage being given to poor districts under federal relief bills. Some impoverished districts would get 100 times more funds under the U.S. formula.

As Republican Speaker of the House, Chatfield rose to political prominence through his opposition to gay marriage. But after backlash to his hire as CEO of an economic development group, Chatfield said he’ll support the group’s endorsement of adding LGBT protections to state law.

Michigan’s COVID-19 rates have continued falling since the state allowed restaurant dining rooms to reopen Feb. 1, but capacity limits are continuing to cripple the instury, according to owners who are urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to relax restrictions again.

Amber McCann worked for three top Republican officials, but after a string of controversial statements from Mike Shirkey, she is joining Democrat Dana Nessel’s administration.

Bridge Michigan misapplied Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on school safety. As a result, an article published Tuesday vastly overstated the number of Michigan counties the CDC considered safe for in-person classroom learning.

Two months since Michigan administered the first shot, the pace of vaccines is accelerating, but frustrations remain. Here are some strategies to ensure seniors can get a shot.

For the first time, a nonpartisan commission is redrawing Michigan political districts that have favored Republicans for years. But its deadline to finish the work is being jeopardized by delays in Census population data.

Employees working from home are causing severe income tax losses for Detroit and other cities. Some say it is time for change.

Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo and Lansing have yet to decide whether to reopen to in-person classes, despite declining COVID-19 cases and the urging of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that schools find ways to safely reopen.

A few policy tweaks could help more Michigan nursing homes safely reopen to visitors during the pandemic. Loved ones can also play a role by asking the right questions.

A proposal by Republican House Speaker Jason Wentworth would reign in Michigan’s lame-duck session, a biennial tradition of often hyper-partisan legislating. Past proposals failed, but Wentworth’s backing has breathed new life into the debate.