State officials say Norfolk Southern Railroad chose the sites for waste disposal, and that the state has no authority to require approval for individual shipments of hazardous material or to prohibit hazardous waste from being transported for disposal across state lines.

The high court will hear oral arguments Tuesday on challenges to President Biden’s loan forgiveness program, which aims to cancel up to $20,000 in college debt for individual students. Critics say Biden went beyond his executive authority.

Pothole-plagued roads are often loud ones too, and residents living near freeways are imploring Lansing for help. Some states are getting creative.

Following a mid-week ice storm, Michigan still had nearly 700,000 homes without power Friday afternoon. Minnesota had nine.

Michigan’s long-term gains in the graduation rate track with substantial improvements nationwide over the last two decades.

Trustee Chair Rema Vassar said MSU is rushing to ask the Legislature for security upgrade funds, which will likely include tightening building access. She also signaled an upcoming review of campus security by outside experts.

Some low-income households will see a loss of more than $500 in monthly benefits beginning March 1.

More than 700,000 customers were without power Wednesday afternoon, following an ice storm in southern Michigan. It could take several days to restore service.

Automakers are racing to increase EV production, and Michigan is trying to get a big piece of it. Here is where the state — and the industry — stand today.