The series of bills should increase business accountability and reduce cleanup costs paid by taxpayers, supporters say. But business groups are wary of them, saying they’re extreme and could push companies out of the state.

A crackdown on distracted driving this week underscores that many aren’t aware of Michigan’s new law banning holding a phone, police say. One driver was working on a laptop. Another drove for miles before noticing police.

Author and Michigander Stephen Mack Jones joined Bridge Michigan for a discussion of the first book in his award-winning crime thriller series set in Detroit.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and others urge Democrats to close loopholes remaining in proposed rules to require officials to reveal assets. Defenders call rule ‘huge step forward’

The state awarded $3.4 million for the expansion of MSU College of Human Medicine to create a Department of Public Health. The grant will be used to construct a 40,000 sq ft building in downtown Flint which will include office spaces, rooms for lab, research and instruction. The project is expected to be completed by 2028.

The Secretary of State vows an appeal of a ruling that found she flouted state law in rolling out rules limiting poll challengers. It’s the most recent ruling finding that she overstepped her authority.

The legislation as introduced would allow lawmakers and state officials to leave out specifics transparency experts say are crucial to getting a full picture of financial influences.

Some worry that another health care consolidation means higher costs for care, but hospitals argue that staff wages and inflation in supplies and equipment drive the prices for care.

Both the House and Senate have approved legislation to repeal a longstanding ban on hiring transportation to escort voters to polling places. Republicans say the repeal is an invitation to trouble.

Tired of not finding trained workers, some Michigan businesses are using state funding to grow their own with apprenticeships.