Long Labor Contracts Draw Ire Of Mich. Republicans
Michigan public universities and K-12 districts that consider signing unusually long new contracts before the contentious right-to-work law goes into effect March 28 may have to think twice.
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Michigan public universities and K-12 districts that consider signing unusually long new contracts before the contentious right-to-work law goes into effect March 28 may have to think twice.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is closer to becoming a customer-owned nonprofit after the Republican-led Michigan House approved legislation Thursday.
Detroit could be days away from state oversight of it's finances, and the responses are rolling in.
Gov. Rick Snyder won't name an emergency financial manager yet, but he said he has an "outstanding candidate" in mind.
Michigan will not privatize nearly $350 million in prisoner health care and food costs, keeping intact nearly 1,700 state workers' jobs, a state official said.
With Detroit's fiscal woes simmering and threat of an Emergency Manager looming, Mayor Dave Bing said he wishes the local media would stop focusing all of its attention on the negative and show the Motor City some love.
House Republicans raised the white flag Thursday on extending domestic violence protections to gays, lesbians and transsexuals after months of resisting an expansion of the Violence Against Women Act.
Gov. Snyder is expected to tell city leaders whether or not he agrees with his review team's assessment that Detroit needs an emergency financial manager.
On "Michigan Matters" this Sunday, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, facing the biggest crisis in the Motor City's recent history, talks with host Carol Cain.
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday named a Macomb County judge to the Michigan Supreme Court to replace a justice who stepped down last month amid a scandal over her real estate dealings.
President Obama says civil rights icon Rosa Parks has taken her rightful place among those who have shaped the course of U.S. history.
A Michigan legislative panel on Wednesday voted to spend the $31 million in federal grant money allocated for the creation of the state's online health insurance marketplace, a key component of the federal health care overhaul.
It was a festive mood at the Samaritan Center Tuesday night as Mike Duggan made it official -- he's running for mayor of Detroit.
One Detroit mayoral candidate says the state is exaggerating the figures in Detroit's finances as an excuse to appoint an Emergency Financial Manager in the city.
Jurors on Tuesday entered the courtroom for the first time to ask a question during deliberations in the corruption trial of ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Detroit police say they are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured four people, including a child, on Friday.
Two Dearborn police officers have been released from a local hospital after being shot by a suspect early Friday morning in Wayne County, authorities said.
The owner is also fighting a $64,000 seizure and care fee to Oakland County after they took her horses on Aug. 13.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
The chamber says the former director was fired, effective immediately, and that it has taken steps to secure its accounts and prevent further loss.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration that accused Washtenaw County officials of obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
Michigan Athletics announced that it will be displaying advertisements for Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google Gemini at the 99-year-old Michigan Stadium for the first time.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Scattered showers and a few storms are expected Saturday afternoon, while cooler air arrives for a brief break on Sunday.
The American Arab Chamber of Commerce has terminated its executive director, Bilal Hammoud, after the organization discovered funds that could not be accounted for.
The Detroit Police Department says an investigation is ongoing after a woman and a man were found dead inside a home Thursday night.
Detroit police say they are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured four people, including a child, on Friday.
The owner of more than three dozen horses taken by Oakland County Animal Control last week is fighting back in court.