Health is influenced by the social and environmental factors in which people are raised. The state’s health information network is allowing health care and social service providers to work together to improve care.

Michigan has taken strong steps to protect reproductive rights in the state. But even here, a Trump win could strip away abortion rights if he returns to the White House.

The latest Lunch Break event featured Senior Editor David Zeman and Executive Editor of Impact and Enterprise Joel Kurth discussing stories that have made a difference, our plans for 2024 and future projects.

For teachers and students, talking about the deadly conflict can be emotional and fraught. Teachers say they aim to provide facts and give students space to express their feelings. But they are under a microscope.

Gov. Whitmer will give her sixth state of the state address where she is expected to unveil new plans for economic development and highlight the accomplishments of her in the Democratic party over the last year.

Costs unknown as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer widens push for free community college to all high school graduates.

Pete Hoekstra may or may not be the new chair of the Michigan Republican Party, depending on who you ask. He’s won elections, lost elections and sparked controversy as a congressman and ambassador under Donald Trump.

Michigan’s overreliance on manufacturing has the state falling in prosperity rankings. A new report argues that unless we get serious about creating high-wage, college-degree jobs, our economic fortunes will continue to crater.

Deer harvests have significantly declined in Michigan, and officials attribute the downward trend to the lack of licensed hunters. The Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters to join a focus group to address the challenges of a changing deer population.