In Democrats’ first education budget, lawmakers directed more funds to schools with disadvantaged students as the state tries to recover from pandemic learning loss. There is also more investment for English language learners and special education.

Like their Republican predecessors, Democrats plan plenty of pork projects. But they also are adopting rules to reform the process, including disclosure by Sept. 30, 2024.

The energy giant’s chair told lawmakers about a plan to improve the power grid and prevent outages. They gave him an earful.

Local and regional leaders say they are trying to create unique spaces and lure young people to jump-start population growth in Michigan.

Michiganders are in for at least another day of smoky skies until wind currents start to clear the air.

Most Republicans object to the legislation that will soon head to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. She will likely sign the bills into law.

While waiting for a joint committee between Senate and House lawmakers to finalize budget details, Michigan lawmakers passed a series of bills ranging from a child marriage ban to a sexual assault victim protection law.

The man who wrote the book on our national anthem considers its meaning. Why do we sing it? Do we need an anthem at all? Throughout history, patriotism has been weaponized for partisan means. But true patriotism transcends differences.

Millions of Michiganders are under advisory through Wednesday after air currents pushed smoke from Canada wildfires to Michigan and other parts of the Midwest.