Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants to codify absentee signature matching requirements for election clerks, but Republicans claim the rule would make it ‘nearly impossible’ to invalidate a forgery.

Detroit schools are essentially barred from raising their own funds to repair deteriorated buildings, which would cost about $1.5 billion. Now, federal support may enable leaders to do what a series of state-appointed managers could not — rebuild Detroit’s schools.

The state wants to be a leader in vehicle electrification, but it wasn’t considered for Ford’s record-setting battery manufacturing investment. That leaves some weighing what the state needs to change to be competitive.

The Center for Michigan and Bridge Michigan marked a milestone by recounting our history, looking to the future and thanking its contributors.

Ambulance providers say a $12.9 million state funding increase could help bridge a gap that has pushed Michigan EMS agencies ‘to the brink’

Changing policies to report fewer outbreaks in Michigan schools won’t reduce infections among kids, but it will provide less information to worried parents.

Republican efforts to ban vaccine mandates are out. The governor also vetoed abortion alternative spending. But 175 pork projects remain.

Even big schools like MSU are closing cafeterias, altering menus to items that require less labor and asking administrators to help serve. Even the hallowed soft-serve ice cream machine is not immune. Welcome to college life in 2021.

Despite gerrymandering claims, new maps from an independent group could give the GOP a bigger edge than they had when districts were drawn in secret.

The most memorable moment in state government for Dr. Joneigh Khaldun? A loading dock in Ann Arbor.

After months of railing against the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, House Republicans on Tuesday proposed a six-part plan to reform the system and “fix customer service.”

A new state audit on Michigan’s cyber charter schools raises questions about whether students are participating in the classes in which they’re enrolled, and whether they’re receiving the required hours of instruction.