There are more than 2,000 state prison inmates 65 years or older. Officials say the aging population requires specialized services, equipment and costs.
Posted inQuality of Life
How to recycle your Christmas tree safely, responsibly in Michigan
Real Christmas trees can be turned into mulch, wildlife shelters or even backyard garden helpers.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump’s first year
As the Trump administration deemphasizes green energy and embraces fossil fuels, Michigan has seen more than $500 million in canceled federal climate grants while investment in EV battery plants and other green manufacturing has tanked.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Wolf debate rages on in Michigan’s UP
Public attitudes toward wolves are split in the Upper Peninsula, a new study finds.
Posted inMichigan Government
Did auto insurance overhaul help Michigan motorists? Depends who you ask.
Michiganders are saving an average of $357 on auto insurance because of 2019 reforms, according to one new analysis. Critics say the study doesn’t show the full picture.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
5 Michigan environment stories to watch in 2026
From data centers to nuclear plants, Michigan will see some big energy-related decisions next year that could shape the state’s environment for decades to come.
Posted inMichigan Government
Mishandled ballots in Michigan mayoral race shouldn’t be counted, judge rules
The ruling affirms Adam Alharbi’s controversial and narrow victory in the race for mayor of Hamtramck but the legal wrangling may be far from over.
Posted inTalent & Education
Priced out, students in Kalamazoo struggle to stay housed
Kalamazoo is struggling to meet the housing demands of its growing student population. From rising rent, poor-quality options, to long commutes, affordable housing has become one of the most pressing challenges facing local college students.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan’s auto no-fault reforms are working and saving drivers money
These savings on auto insurance are a bright spot in the middle of a national affordability crisis, coming at a critical time for Michigan families and small businesses as they face rising costs for everything from groceries to health care.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Congress, don’t give us a lump of lost health care coal
Hardworking Americans need the system to work for them, too, and it shouldn’t require a lobbyist or big campaign contributions for Congress to do the right thing.