We have been taught to trust science, but now, with rising vaccine waivers and plummeting immunization rates, we are witnessing the consequences of misinformation unfold in front of us.
Opinion | Immunization is a responsibility, not just a choice
Posted inMichigan Government
Group touts signatures to put citizenship, voter ID question on Michigan ballot
A group pushing to tighten Michigan voter ID rules and require proof of citizenship to register says it has collected enough signatures to make the Michigan ballot. State officials will still need to validate petitions.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan cutting the cord at record rates, as cable subscribers fall below 1M
Cable television subscribers fell below 1 million in Michigan in 2025, as concerns about the cost of streaming services are increasing.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Animal rights group sues Michigan over coyote killing seasons
Humane World for Animals says the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s vote to allow year-round coyote killing is not based on science.
Posted inMichigan Government
Prison officer assaults up in Michigan. Union asks state for change
Assaults against Michigan prison staff have increased in recent years, particularly at facilities that house high-security inmates, which correctional officers attribute to a shortage of maximum-security space.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan program helps farms continue by connecting buyers with sellers
American farmers are getting older and looking to retire, but fewer young people want into the business. The MiFarmLink program helps make connections to preserve agricultural land and operations.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Newly opened Kirk Gibson Center fights Parkinson’s — and isolation in Michigan
After diagnosis, Tigers legend Kirk Gibson builds a team of members and caregivers.
Posted inMichigan Government
Benson, James, Duggan grow money momentum in Michigan governor race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James are raising big money in their run for Michigan governor. But independent Mike Duggan’s campaign raised the most from donors last year.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
St. Clair County makes it easier for parents to opt out of vaccines
The health department announced a streamlined approach Monday to expedite vaccine waivers and reminded families they can opt out of the state’s data reporting system.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Data center moratoriums pile up in Michigan. No one knows if they’ll work
No fewer than 19 communities have paused data center development, while bipartisan lawmakers push to repeal policies that have lured the industry to Michigan.