The state needs to up its economic development game to compete among states that are growing, Business Leaders for Michigan says. Doing so will require setting a long-term education and business development plan.

The report found current security levels at the school are appropriate and surpass those at most schools. But it also recommended some additional steps, including more consistent questions about access to weapons for students undergoing threat assessments.

Guarantees of free COVID tests end with the last day of the national public health emergency, and there will be less data to pore through. But other impacts from a deadly pandemic will remain.

Lawmakers revive years-long debate over who has authority over siting new sand and gravel mines: municipalities or the state?

Cellphones are a major cause of distracted driving accidents and deaths. Bipartisan bills requiring hands-free driving will save Michigan lives, as they have saved lives elsewhere. Please urge the Senate and governor to pass them.

Democrats say change would benefit working-class candidates. Republicans question ‘carve out’ for politicians.

Mapping currents allows scientists to understand the path pollution takes and maximize the efficiency of boats and vessels.

Child care providers who attended Monday’s rally in Detroit say they don’t receive enough funding to pay their staff and themselves adequate salaries.

Nante Niemi of Wisconsin, missing since Saturday, was found on Monday hiding near a log two miles from his family’s campsite, Michigan State Police reported. He appeared to be in good health and was reunited with family.