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Studies show that recreation is key to healthy aging, but Michigan relies mostly on a hodgepodge of local taxes that advocates say has led to a system of have and have-nots.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants 2 million electric vehicles on Michigan roads by 2030. But to make sure they all have a place to refuel, Michigan may need to install about 47 chargers a day, every day, for the next six years.
The group Citizens for Local Choice wanted to give voters the chance to overturn a Michigan law that puts the state in charge of permitting large wind and solar arrays. But it has not collected enough signatures to be on the November ballot.
A detective sergeant from Grand Rapids faces second-degree murder charges in the death of Samuel Sterling, who died after he was struck by an unmarked Michigan State Police vehicle
New data shows that only California and Texas — much larger states — have more bad outages than Michigan. ‘The level of performance is unacceptable,’ the state’s top regulator says. Utilities don’t disagree.
From mosquitoes to sewer overflows, the heat and moisture of a changing climate are creating new health threats in the Great Lakes region, prompting a call to educate residents and doctors about the risks.
As Michigan power players debate policy on Mackinac Island, new polling suggests voter apathy on the economy, higher education and even the democratic process.
Michigan has made ‘harm reduction’ a focus in spending its opioid settlement funds. Two possible law changes could move that effort forward, better protecting needle-access programs and decriminalizing drug test strips.
While universities have struggled with enrollment in recent years, there’s a glimmer of hope: More students are completing their degrees or certificates within four years.
A Macomb County developer who secured a $5 million budget earmark quickly became one of the state’s top political donors. It’s the latest incident to prompt questions about Michigan’s appropriations process.