Consumers Energy customers will pay more for electricity during peak daytime weekday hours, as part of a program to try to reduce demand.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s economic plan would also direct money to help parents offset childcare expenses and enable businesses to cover operational costs. She must negotiate the plan with a GOP-majority legislature.

The state stands by its total of nursing home deaths, but acknowledges some other types of senior facilities haven’t reported all deaths. ‘We shouldn’t be guessing,’ one lawmaker says.

Just in time for summer, a look at development along one of Detroit’s most popular destinations, the downtown riverfront.

Educators have a chance to learn from the disruption caused by COVID-19. We can’t miss the opportunity to improve our schools.

Democrats want to spend $25 million to hire more staff. Republicans don’t want to fork over more money until the state allows walk-in service again.

Republicans in the Senate pass a bill to require the governor to inform legislative leaders when she leaves Michigan. That’s a security risk, state police say.

The once-sleepy community of fewer than 100 residents now sees thousands of tourists every summer weekend. As the crowds strain capacity, how can the town sustain outdoor recreation that has become its economic engine, without sacrificing its small-town charm?

Supporters say you need an ID to buy beer so you should need one to vote. Foes say eliminating an option allowing voters without ID to still cast ballots amounts to an illegal fee. The courts may decide.