Most Republican incumbents seeking reelection face primary challenges, and former President Donald Trump has weighed in in several competitive races. Primary winners could reshape the Michigan Legislature.

Here's to the families like mine that are enjoying what I’m sure feels like the best summer ever thanks to this vaccine, and the incredible researchers and medical professionals who made it possible.

Tiny Hillsdale College is at the center of education battles in Florida and Tennessee, while expanding its influence in charter and private schools closer to home. Its conservative values could reshape schools in Michigan under a Republican governor.

Literacy advocate Rachel Vitti has left her position with Beyond Basics, which received a multi-million-dollar tutoring contract for Detroit schools. Her position at the nonprofit was disclosed to the education board before the contract was approved.

As Michigan winters warm, more geese are becoming full-time residents, rather than migrating further south. That’s convenient for the geese, but a plague on the park, golf course and beach visitors trying to evade their droppings. Solutions are limited.

The Michigan Court of Appeals rejected a lawsuit that sought to disqualify gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley from the general election ballot because of his alleged crimes in Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.

If you are suicidal or otherwise in a mental health crisis, you can now call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor at a nearby crisis center. It’s an alternative to 911, which often involves police and can sometimes escalate a crisis.

A Michigan Court of Claims judge struck down 2018 GOP amendments to paid sick leave and minimum wage initiatives. State attorneys are now seeking to delay enforcement during an appeal.

If policymakers really wanted new special ed funds to help students with special needs, they could have required schools to use the dollars to supplement their special education budgets.