LATEST HEADLINES
Michigan Dems introduce ‘Child Care for All’ legislation to lower costs for families
A package of bills introduced by Michigan lawmakers aims to make child care more affordable, as well as provide more support for childcare professionals.
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI’s botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
The US Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
Families of mass shooting victims and survivors call for education on new safe storage laws
Parents of victims and survivors of recent school shootings are calling on Michigan lawmakers to educate residents on safe storage for weapons.
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
Remember Betsy? Michigan education leaders blast Trump for ‘abandoning’ public schools
Michigan lawmakers and teachers are rallying behind President Joe Biden—and reflecting on a rough period for public schools after Trump put Betsy DeVos in charge.
Michigan Dems announce bills banning PFAS in household products
Two Michigan lawmakers announced legislative plans to eliminate the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in household products like clothes and cleaning products.
Whitmer expands clean water plan while enviros call for more clean energy investments
Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration, state officials are investing an additional $290 million into wastewater infrastructure throughout the state.
Michigan Dems push for action on prescription drug board bills
Four Democratic House members are renewing the call for action on prescription drug affordability, sharing support for three bills awaiting action on the House floor.
NFL draft has been on tour for a decade and the next stop is Detroit, giving it a shot in spotlight
The NFL draft has taken the show on the road for a decade, giving cities around the country a chance to be in the spotlight. Detroit is on the clock.
An iconic Michigan lighthouse will get restored, all thanks to license plates
A historic lighthouse in Grand Haven, Michigan, is set to receive significant restoration work thanks to MI license plates. Here’s what you need to know.
MONEY
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
Mundy Twp. project gets state funding in effort to boost local manufacturing
General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance Center
Thousands of workers rush to ‘make it in Michigan’ as clean energy jobs multiply
Underserved entrepreneurs in Michigan get a big financial boost
MICHIGAN LIFE
HISTORY
That one time in Michigan: When we became the Wolverine State
How did Michigan become tied to an animal that’s practically nonexistent there?
You can visit these 1,000-year-old Native American carvings in Michigan’s Thumb
Along a backroad just south of Bad Axe, a small dirt parking lot and unassuming sign are the only hints of something bigger—and deeply significant to the Indigenous people of Michigan—in the woods beyond.
6 historic Michigan theaters thriving as labors of love
Here are some of the heroes (and heroic organizations and communities) helping Michigan theaters stand the test of time.
Exploring the 8 oldest buildings in Lansing
From decommissioned officer quarters to bowling alleys from the 1920s, here are fascinating historical details about the oldest buildings in Lansing, Michigan.
That one time in Michigan: When a Dutch town invented a festival of flowers
A quick history of Holland, Michigan, and its Tulip Time Festival.