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Child protection advocates warn that declining numbers of reported child abuse cases are in fact a red flag for widespread undetected abuse. With fewer children in schools or visiting their doctors, there are fewer opportunities for trusted adults outside the family to detect potential abuse.

Bridge Book Club wants your suggestions for Michigan-related books to discuss with our readers.

Bars, restaurants, hotels and recreation facilities with fewer than 50 employees will be eligible for the much-needed relief.

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers are preparing separate stimulus proposals, while some extension of unemployment benefits is possible during a lame-duck session that probably will be less dramatic than previous years.

Economists at the University of Michigan say the pace of recovery in the state for workers and the government’s budget will depend on a new round of federal pandemic stimulus funding.

Many of the state’s public companies said rebound still may not be enough to make up for the steep losses earlier in the year.

After three weeks of false claims and wild tweets, President Donald Trump’s longshot bid to overturn his election loss is over. The deadline has passed to seek a recount, and the GOP politely declined a visit from campaign attorney Rudy Giuliani.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are growing, but the state’s bar and restaurant industry says its dining rooms are unfairly shut down. Layoffs continue, and many warn of more closures.

The energy company announced Tuesday it has filed a complaint in federal court seeking to block Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from moving forward with plans to shut down Line 5 by May.

How do you give thanks at a time when it feels like there’s so little to be thankful for? Bridge readers say they’re finding ways to celebrate, even if they’re apart.

Bridge health reporter Robin Erb, business editor Paula Gardner and data reporter Mike Wilkinson will take reader questions about COVID-19 in Michigan. Topics will include what data suggests, what our reporting team has learned about our health care system, and what might be next for the economy and much more.