A record $67 million was spent in this year’s battle for the Michigan House – much of it by Democrats, who still lost their majority to Republicans.

A new study in the journal “Urban Ecosystems” found that high blood lead levels in robins can accurately predict where soil is contaminated.

House Democrats are pitching new plans to fix Michigan roads – but they only have two weeks left in power.

Charter schools have been in Michigan for almost 30 years. Here are some major events in their history.

Fire up those synapses by answering 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan.

In a political atmosphere where diversity, equity and inclusion programs are facing new scrutiny, U-M will no longer ask job applicants how they would contribute to those efforts.

Plan would extend jobless benefits from 20 to 26 weeks and boost maximum weekly payments from $362 to $614 over three years. Republicans and business groups aren’t happy.

The bill package would create more clear protocols for responding to emergencies and add student mental health support.

Attorney General Dana Nessel and legislative Democrats want to cap prices on necessary goods and services during state of emergency declarations. Republicans and business groups have concerns.

Beanies, sweatshirts, travel mugs and totes are among the many things Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit readers can buy online for the next few weeks.

Michigan lags the national average for flu shots, with rates falling for the fourth year in a row this flu season

Three-term Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor as an independent Wednesday morning. His candidacy could leave Democrats with some agonizing decisions to make.