The president of an historic hotel on Mackinac Island, which depends heavily on seasonal workers, argues for the permanent expansion of H-2B visas so small businesses like his can meet the demands of customers.

Beginning Jan. 1, the Inflation Reduction Act brought down the cost of insulin and made the shingles vaccine free for seniors on Medicare Part D, policy changes that will transform the lives of many seniors who have had to choose between medications and groceries.

If the state law is repealed, public school teachers and other government employees will still be governed by a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prevents unions from requiring public employees to pay union dues. But labor leaders want to be prepared if that changes.

A tax cut to benefit 1 million residents likely will be ironed out soon. Here’s what you need to know about who benefits and why some lawmakers are upset.

Five warming centers and several Detroit Public Library branches are available for Detroiters who need a respite from the cold.

Beginning April 1, Michiganders must once again prove Medicaid eligibility, following years of protection from cutoffs during the pandemic. Many will likely lose coverage even though they qualify because they don’t fill out the right form.