In a rare move, the attorney general executes a search warrant on the state agency that oversees economic development when its director is in Australia on a trade mission with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan AG executes search warrant of state economic development offices
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan rescues black bear whose head was stuck in plastic lid for 2 years
A young black bear in Montmorency County was freed by wildlife biologists on June 2 after living for two years with a plastic lid stuck around its neck. The lid likely came from a bait container that didn’t meet the requirements permitted in Michigan.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Detroit police don’t prioritize auto thefts. Some victims are taking matters into their own hands
As frustrations grow, theft victims in Detroit are taking action on their own via GPS technology.
Posted inMichigan Government
Tech flaws, weak rules mar Michigan system to shine light on lawmaker conflicts
A new voter-approved law requires Michigan officials to disclose their personal financial information. Good luck figuring out how to find it.
Posted inMichigan Government
GOP fundraiser pleads guilty in Unlock Michigan ‘dark money scheme’
Longtime GOP fundraiser for a 2020 effort to repeal Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s pandemic powers pleads guilty to misdemeanor for lying to investigators.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers
The 2022 clean energy plan was written to support unions like mine, making sure that American workers don’t get left behind.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan officials made Minnesota shooter list. Some want home address shield
After a gunman shot two Minnesota lawmakers, Michigan officials reconsider disclosure laws requiring candidates to disclose home addresses.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Don’t let EV drivers get sideswiped in Michigan’s road funding fix
We can fix our roads without reversing progress on clean mobility. Let’s not let a well-intentioned fix become a costly mistake.
Posted inQuality of Life
Abandoned Michigan cemetery unearths history of segregation — even in death
Abandoned for 60 years, Washtenaw County’s only Black cemetery is now being restored.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | 2024 Teacher of Year: Michigan doesn’t have to keep losing educators
The state has acted to attract more new teachers. Now we must take steps to improve retention.