Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s programs offering tuition-free community college to low-income students and frontline workers have fueled a race among four-year universities to promote similar deals. Millions of Michigan residents can now qualify for free or deeply discounted degrees.

The Democrat served 37 years and was known for his consumer advocacy and influencing some of Michigan’s most important government transparency laws.

In stunning testimony, a militia member-turned-informant says the only thing keeping militia members from storming the Michigan Capitol last year is their realization they could just walk in with their guns.

Inoculation rates for older residents vary widely in Michigan. It’s one-third in some areas and 80 percent in others. That has some worried as eligibility expands to those 50 and older with underlying conditions Monday.

A massive vaccination program has given MSU hope to return to something close to normal in the fall. But as with everything in the pandemic, those plans are subject to change.

Open records reform has the votes. It has momentum following an outcry over Gov. Whitmer’s secret payments to top aides. But the Senate majority leader has blocked similar legislation before.

Add $10,000 to the list price or you’re not going to get the home, one buyer said she learned the hard way. Home listings are down by more than half this year, forcing prospective buyers to bid fast and pay more, way more.

Empty parking lots are deceiving: Most businesses are still paying for their office leases and there isn’t a glut of space. But commercial brokers around the state say they don’t know if that will change, or when.

Wednesday’s announcement of Michigan vaccine eligibility more than doubles the number of residents eligible for a vaccine, and opens vaccinations to an age group that has comprised nearly 97 percent of COVID deaths in the state.

The Legislature advances a coronavirus plan after weeks of hyperbole and outright misinformation about how it would impact everyday Michiganders. We separate truth from exaggeration.

The Democratic governor ran for office to ‘make state government more open, transparent and accountable.’ She’s now in a firestorm over deals that paid $241,000 to two former top aides to keep quiet.

Those with COPD, cancer, and other conditions, as well as caregivers of those with special needs, are eligible for a COVID vaccine Monday.