Hospital ERs are being upended by a surge of children and adolescents in mental distress during COVID. Staff bring in snacks or queue up Netflix to keep them occupied as they seek beds in psychiatric centers. Private insurance can make the task harder.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer partners with Meijer, other agencies to follow the lead of Ohio, California, Illinois, Maryland and several other states that offer cash lotteries and scholarships to those that get vaccinated.

The Legislature misses a self-imposed deadline to adopt a budget for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. Gov. Whitmer says that puts $10 million in flood aid in limbo.

Schools will receive base funding of $8,700 per student across the state, a goal lawmakers have worked toward since 1994.

The Delta variant that has spiked cases in India, the United Kingdom and Asia is spreading in Michigan, detected this week in 15 counties, up from six counties just two weeks ago.

Bridge Michigan Business Editor Paula Gardner moderated a Zoom discussion with two experts about the causes and solutions to the state’s labor pipeline issues

Across the Midwest, there are not nearly enough psychiatrists, therapists or direct-care staff to treat a rising tide of young people spiraling into crisis. For these families, the strain can seem unbearable.

New study shows that the marijuana marketplace “has unlimited economic potential for Michigan,” according to the trade group representing the regulated providers. They’re trying to ‘rein in’ illicit sales.

Henry Ford Health System is to become the first in Michigan to require employees, contractors, students and volunteers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.