Michigan school leaders are arguing against giving the M-STEP to students this year because of the pandemic. But COVID makes it even more important to know what schools and which students are suffering.

Systems in Lansing and in several counties have already quietly started on-demand service for seniors, the disabled and other vulnerable groups that might include picking up people at their homes, waiting at vaccine centers and then driving them home to make vaccine distribution more equitable.

Coronavirus cases in Michigan are increasing faster than in any other state, leaving many to wonder what’s driving the surge.

In a speech to Oakland County activists, state Republican Party Chair Ron Weiser also announced plans for a petition drive to tighten voting laws to give the GOP an edge.

Taxpayers should insist public universities be judged by how well, and how efficiently, they serve the public.

In a time when hate is all around us, we should take a moment and recall where hate can lead.

The number of Michigan teachers who are leaving classrooms is up 40 percent this school year compared to typical years, as the stress of pandemic teaching drives some to retire or resign.

Bridge Michigan won 15 awards in the annual Michigan Press Association contests, as two staff reporters were finalists for top honors.

The GOP wants openings, closings tied to specific coronavirus case rates. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has resisted, saying she needs to be ‘nimble’ during a pandemic.