Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Thursday announcement of a softening in pandemic restrictions appears to make sense given the latest numbers, public health experts said.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement on Thursday clears the way for full capacity at baseball games and some concerts and a total reopening of Michigan on July 1. Here’s what you need to know.
U-M is joining the state and other companies in making a commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But some say emission reductions aren’t happening fast enough to fight climate change.
Bridge Michigan’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán moderated a Zoom discussion with two redistricting experts on what’s new with Michigan’s citizen-driven process.
Facing a crucial post-pandemic school year, Michigan leaders are exploring ways to bolster a dwindling teacher corps, from loan forgiveness programs to boosting starting pay.
One week after new CDC guidance, the governor says she will end restrictions on outdoor events on June 1 and end remaining rules in time for Independence Day holiday.
Business groups are frustrated with MIOSHA, which is pushing ahead on hearings to make pandemic work rules permanent even as the governor is easing rules on masks for residents.
Republicans want to increase confidence in elections by allowing partisans to take video and broadcast vote counting. Some fear that make it impossible to work — and could expose private information.
New records show 11,417 Michiganders voted without ID in November. Contrary to popular belief, they weren’t all in Democratic counties — and in almost all communities, no-ID ballots represented less than 1 percent of votes.
