Policymakers should look back to Michigan’s recent history and use this opportunity to address some of the tough budget choices made during the last two decades.

The sales tax on femine hygiene products has long been criticized. Gov. Whitmer signed legislation in November to repeal the tax. It went into effect this week.

Political maps created by Michigan’s new independent redistricting have survived the first in a series of legal challenges.

Low-energy homes are critical to combating climate change, which is why progressive Ann Arbor is helping fund sustainable home building. But experts say good policy, as well as money, is needed for other cities to follow suit.

Big storms used to mean snowball fights, not school. But remote technology has made it easier for schools to keep teaching in the pandemic. Educators say there are still kinks to figure out before snow days vanish.

The waterfowl are a rare avian success story nowadays, as high water levels create excellent wetlands for breeding.

The Michigan Senate is negotiating changes to House approved ethics reforms and considering tighter rules for political funds in the wake of sexual and financial allegations against former House Speaker Lee Chatfield.

The proposal is similar to bills introduced in at least a dozen other states, and comes in the wake of concern by some parents and conservative politicians that schools are teaching divisive lessons on race and other issues.

Pfizer is seeking FDA approval of a COVID vaccine aimed at protecting infants and young children against the coronavirus.

Some districts used up all their allowed closure days for COVID, staff shortages and school shooting threats. Students will still get snow days, but they may have to attend classes longer in June.