Nearly 6 inches of rain inundated Detroit’s water and sewage systems last weekend, causing basements to flood in residential and commercial properties across the city. As residents continue to clean the debris and file insurance claims, they say quick, Band-Aid fixes are unacceptable.

The measures come in response to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's controversial decision to shift her agency to an appointment-only system.

Sen. Ed McBroom alienated Republicans and Democrats alike with an exhaustive report that told the truth about the 2020 election. If he loses re-election, that’s OK. ‘I’m very content milking cows the rest of my life.’

Prizes like a college scholarship and $2 million jackpot will be awarded by Aug. 4 to anyone vaccinated, as long as they register for the chance to win. It’s an attempt to spur more vaccinations, which have slowed since spring.

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