Democratic lawmakers and Michigan’s housing development authority are seeking a policy change that would allow developers to use tax increment financing for affordable housing projects. Supporters say it could help increase housing stock at a time when affordable options are in short supply.

State Police implemented software Tuesday that removes certain misdemeanors and felonies from public records. The aim is to give people with convictions in their distant past a fresh start in seeking jobs and other opportunities.

‘It’s not a Big Brother thing,’ one supporter says, but similar systems are controversial in other states.

Closing the presidential contest to only registered Republicans would increase the power of the grassroots, conservative wing of the party. Critics say it would disenfranchise more than 1 million voters.

As University of Michigan nears the end of the semester, it has argued a graduate student worker strike is causing irreparable harm. A Washtenaw County judge disagreed Monday afternoon.

Marijuana prices are near record lows. But an oversupply of product and fierce competition are leaving many companies struggling in the state’s still young industry. Some want the state to step in with licensing controls.

Civil forfeiture is meant to hit criminals in the pocketbook. But loopholes allow police to seize vehicles even when no charges result. Many are forced to pay $900 to get their cars back. Authorities collect millions in revenues.

Join Bridge Michigan for our latest Bridge Lunch Break event, focused on how trade schools, colleges and universities are preparing students for employment and educating students in subject areas that allow them to have thriving careers in our state.

A conservative federal judge suspended approval of the abortion medication mifepristone. An appeal and legal fight loom.