Whitmer visited her ill father before receiving any vaccines, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans. Whitmer’s staff has defended trips from other aides, noting they were vaccinated.

Even as hospitalizations peak and the state tops in the nation with cases, some signs indicate the worst may be over with this latest surge. What does that mean? It depends who's asking.

Through NextCycle Michigan, a new program announced Monday, government and businesses have teamed up to devote tens of millions to supporting ideas that divert waste from landfills. Think “upcycled” clothing and toilet paper made from recycled boxes.

The trial of police officer Derek Chauvin has ignited a debate about police practices. More than 30 states have passed reforms. Michigan isn’t one of them, despite general support on the need for change.

Award-winning journalism Dan Egan will join Bridge Michigan for a discussion of his book, a portrait of ecological threats to the Great Lakes. Join us on Zoom from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 26.

No-fault reform is saving many Michigan drivers hundreds of dollars a year. The Legislature shouldn’t try to fix something that’s working for most of us.

If you’re not worried about the odds of getting eaten by a bear, then don’t sweat the unlikely dangers of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for COVID.

Michigan’s mask order was extended Friday, to maybe no one’s surprise. The wrinkle? Requiring 2- and 3-year-olds to mask. But is it practical?