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Experts encourage Michiganders to squish and report lanternflies which can destroy crops and ruin outdoor activities. The invasive species excretes a sticky liquid when it feeds on plants that can attract other pests like yellowjackets, flies and ants.
The number of dark sky protected spaces is growing in Michigan, with visitors coming from across the country to see how the state’s glassy waters reflect the night sky.
As Michigan Democrats push energy bills setting ambitious deadlines for utilities to go ‘carbon neutral,’ they face pressure from all sides. Environmentalists want more, while business groups say the measures move too quickly.
In a state struggling with population and worker shortages, a quarter of young Michigan adults expect to live somewhere else within 10 years. College grads and Black respondents said they were more likely to leave.
The Supreme Court ruling puts an end to charges brought in 2021 by Attorney General Dana Nessel against seven state officials for their role in the Flint water crisis.
Housing for immigrant workers on dairy farms is often tucked away and largely exempt from inspections. Advocates say that can lead to poor conditions. ‘You have no one to protect you,’ one worker says.