Michigan awarded nearly $1 million to 50+ local history projects statewide. The grants support preservation efforts ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary in 2026.
Eight years after President Donald Trump's first travel ban largely targeted majority-Muslim countries, many Arab Americans say his new ban is motivated by bias. They call it the latest act of abandonment by both major political parties in the U.S. over many years.
Under new House plan, Michigan schools could face a 20% funding penalty if they have unisex bathrooms or DEI programs, and a state agency could be penalized if employees list chosen pronouns in their emails.
Ukrainian refugees built a successful Michigan business after fleeing the war-torn country. But uncertainty abounds as the Trump administration considers sending migrants back to conflict zones.
Nearly 1.5 million Michiganders get food assistance through SNAP, which would be cut to offset tax cuts in the ‘big, beautiful’ bill backed by President Donald Trump.
Michigan’s Capitol is getting a secret new security upgrade. Want to know more about the taxpayer-funded project? Too bad, says the commission responsible for its approval.
‘We need’ a constitutional convention, according to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall. Voters get to decide every 16 years, including next November. Recent proposals have failed amid fears of a ‘runaway’ convention.
Following high-profile attacks in other states, Jewish lawmakers in Michigan seek tougher antisemitism rules here. Because of 'credible' threats, 'I have a police detail on my home,' said one.
Job Corps centers in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint that provided housing and vocational training to low-income youth were abruptly shuttered last week by the Trump administration.
As Michigan officials try to negotiate a long-term road funding deal, the Trump administration is threatening to withhold roads money — including more than $2 billion from Michigan — if states fail to comply with immigration orders or if they maintain any diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Michigan can do ‘hard things’ if Democrats and Republicans come together, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday. Moments later, legislative leaders pointed fingers at each other in a tense exchange.
The billionaire DeVos family is pledging millions to help Republicans reclaim Michigan state government through a newly-announced group named Michigan Forward Network.
Det. Sgt. Brian Keely struck a fleeing man with his unmarked SUV in 2024. The judge says the officer's role with a federal task force gives him immunity from state prosecution.
The Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate says ‘partisan turmoil’ is holding back Michigan and failing school children across the state.
Michigan political and business leaders are adjusting to island life at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. Here’s what to know about the first full day.
President Donald Trump says he will ‘take a look’ at pardoning men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. It ‘looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job,’ he said of the case.
Michigan wants to help build or rehabilitate 115,000 homes by September 2026. Economic uncertainty and federal funding threats aren’t helping, according to Amy Hovey, executive director and CEO of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
