A Republican reform would lock boxes at 5 p.m. on Election Day, rather than the day before. Clerks say that could make it hard to vote and create long lines.

One week after Gov. Whitmer tied lifting remaining restrictions to the benchmark, new modeling shows the state is months away from the milestone — which could amp up pressure to change paths quicker.

Fully vaccinated people won't have to wear masks at indoor gatherings, while masks won't be required at all in most outdoor settings.

The Mackinac Center argues schools are much better funded than typically is reported in the media.

On May 20, Bridge Michigan Capitol reporter Sergio Martínez-Beltrán will moderate a Zoom discussion with two redistricting experts on the current state of Michigan’s redistricting process.

Schools should be able to be creative with commencements, Republicans say. Democrats contend the restrictions on gatherings keep everyone safe.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says there’s a ‘sense of urgency’ to reopen schools following a year of halted learning because of the pandemic.

New research suggests that microplastics act like a chemical sponge, soaking up contaminants such as persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals. Those chemicals, in turn, appear to be causing deformities in larval fish.