Michigan lawmakers pass budget after disagreements in funding for schools
Michigan lawmakers have passed an $83 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
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Michigan lawmakers have passed an $83 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
An appeals court is raising major questions about the 2022 trial of key figures in a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor.
Michigan has ranked among one of the most welcoming states for gay and transgender people, being a place where they can live while facing the least discrimination, according to a recent index.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will spend two days in Washington D.C. to pitch the state for federal resources, including additional investment in "economic and workforce development, innovation and cross-border cooperation."
An organization working to amend a 2023 Michigan law that limits local governments' authority over renewable projects didn't gather enough signatures to get its petition on the November ballot.
A new bill signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday aims to make sure insurance covers mental health treatments like physical health services.
A judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to bring a major electric vehicle battery business to the rural region.
State officials say Jason Tolonen allegedly sent threatening emails to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties following a severe storm and tornadoes.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE announced an expansion to rebuild water infrastructure, supporting 4,350 jobs.
Whitmer will share details about her early life and how those experiences shaped her political vision as a leader, how she navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and became a target in a kidnapping plot. Whitmer's motto in politics, she writes in her book, is to "get s*** done."
For more than 30 years, Michiganders who wanted to start a family using a paid surrogate could find themselves facing jail time or even a fine.
The signed legislation will improve safety guidelines for child car seats, and education for foster care children.
The Battery Workforce Initiative creates national guidelines for registered apprenticeships for battery machine operators.
Michigan officials released statements as the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case involving the FDA's actions to make mifepristone more accessible.
On Thursday, Whitmer outlined how much the event will be a boon for business in the Motor City.
Michigan lawmakers have given approval to a nine-bill package that will make the state the last in the country to decriminalize surrogacy contracts.
Justice David Viviano says he won't seek reelection to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Access to government communications could get easier if bills that passed the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee move forward.
It was just a few hours before Michigan State University's new president took the reins when the chair of the Board of Trustees resigned her post.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen touted a strong economy and believes inflation is returning to normal levels while making several stops across Detroit on Wednesday, including NewLab at Michigan Central.
An official says a fake Certificate of Votes was submitted to the U.S. Senate following Michigan's 2020 presidential election.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered for flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to honor the students who died in the Michigan State University shooting.
A Republican lawmaker in Michigan has lost his committee assignment and staff, days after posting an image of a racist ideology on social media.
On the second day of the budget season in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made her way to Detroit to talk about how her financial planning will impact education and Detroit families.
Police in Sterling Heights are investigating after five people were injured in a shooting at a house party early Saturday.
President Trump is scheduled to speak to the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, the nonprofit said Saturday afternoon.
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Hundreds of people filled up Clark Street in Southwest Detroit Friday night, rallying together against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Michigan Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar announced on Friday that he will introduce the Abolish ICE Act, which would dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
President Trump is scheduled to speak to the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, the nonprofit said Saturday afternoon.
Hundreds of people filled up Clark Street in Southwest Detroit Friday night, rallying together against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
St. Clair County Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Friday that a misdemeanor charge of illegal use of a chemical device was issued after the case was submitted by Marine City police.
Police in Detroit say one person was injured after a shot was fired and a fight broke out at a funeral repast on Friday.
It was a historic day in the Motor City on Friday as Mary Sheffield was publicly sworn in as Detroit's first woman mayor,
For the first year, Charity Preview Junior is kicking off the Detroit Auto Show festivities.
Michigan Overland Adventure, an automotive industry exhibit celebrating off-road adventures, will debut during the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Michigan Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar announced on Friday that he will introduce the Abolish ICE Act, which would dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night.
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, officials said.
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal asked for a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Detroit Tigers offered the left-hander $19 million.
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the team received word of Hall's death from his family.
Isaiah Stewart scored a career-high 31 points to help the short-handed Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 108-93 on Wednesday night.
Morton, a Michigan native, previously worked with the Denver Broncos before he joined Dan Campbell in the 2025 season.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
With Mary Sheffield making history as Detroit's first woman to lead the city, she celebrated the moment with an inaugural ball.
Cooling temperatures and snow showers return this weekend.
The person who filmed outside a Michigan business and pepper-sprayed the owner has been charged, according to prosecutors.
Hundreds of people filled up Clark Street in Southwest Detroit Friday night, rallying together against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Police in Detroit say one person was injured after a fight at a funeral repast led to a shooting on Friday.