Democrats seek a onetime tax giveaway that would cost $800 million, as well as tax cuts for lower-income residents and seniors. Republicans want a broader, permanent tax cut.

The governor’s proposed budget will call for continuing $9,600 stipends for student teachers and $10,000 scholarships for education majors. But her budget plans for 2024 is a small fraction of last year’s ask.

Inflation is still high. But job growth is, too. Combined, they create a challenge for the nation’s monetary policy makers.

A Michigan senator wants to allow legislators and the media to access files investigating child abuse. But his effort faces an uphill fight.

Governor and Democratic legislative leaders say ‘inflation relief checks’ could be coming soon to all Michigan taxpayers. Whitmer also plans to expand Earned Income Tax Credit.

Census figures show that Michigan’s net loss to other states, particularly the Sun Belt, is continuing. Retirees and educated young people are first in line, but the rate of loss is slowing.

Marijuana access in Michigan remains uneven, as several votes to allow the sale of recreational pot had mixed results in recent months.

Newly in power, Michigan Democrats are advancing a bill to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to expand the state’s free preschool program to all 4-year-olds, regardless of income. An MSU researcher who studies the Great Start Readiness Program explains what makes it work.

With tax season in full swing, take a moment to brush up on potential new Michigan tax credits, how to get your refund faster and how to avoid tax scams

Universal pre-K is good for kids and the economy. But it’s expensive and the state faces several hurdles, including teacher shortages and a lack of transportation options for the 4-year-olds.

If the state law is repealed, public school teachers and other government employees will still be governed by a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prevents unions from requiring public employees to pay union dues. But labor leaders want to be prepared if that changes.