Michigan
189 storiesTo explain those issues, the page uses verified local updates, plain-English explainers, service guides and accountability reporting, organized around Great Lakes policy and state budget impacts. The value of Michigan is showing how a change reaches residents, businesses or institutions.
Detroit Free Press homepage maps Michigan's news agenda
The Detroit Free Press homepage brings together separate reports on Michigan sports, environmental permits, automotive facilities, food costs, celebrities and fall events. Farmington-area readers should treat it as a statewide news index, not a single local update.
Dearborn Schools gets $460,565 grant to serve more Michigan-grown food
Dearborn Public Schools will use the grant and support services to add more Michigan-grown ingredients to more than 3 million meals served each year. The work will also build stronger ties with farmers and regional suppliers.
Michigan students testify on Declaration of Independence at state board meeting
High schoolers from East Grand Rapids and East Kentwood spoke before the State Board in Lansing, sharing their views on the Declaration of Independence. The event is part of Michigan's push to make civic education real and relevant.
Michigan School Spending Rises While Third Grade Reading Falls
Michigan now spends over $23,000 per student in public schools, but the latest state test results show third grade reading proficiency has declined since 2019 despite new laws and increased investment.
Nine Michigan groups named 2026 Child Care Champions
Nine Michigan organizations have been named 2026 Child Care Champions for projects that add child care spaces, support working families, and strengthen local economies across the state.
Federal judge throws out Michigan antitrust suit against oil giants
A federal judge in Michigan has tossed out the state's antitrust case against BP, Chevron, Exxon, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute, ruling the alleged impact on energy prices is too distant to support damages or an injunction.
Electric research boat begins work at Traverse City Great Lakes Center
A new electric research boat is now running from Discovery Pier in Traverse City. The Freshwater Research and Innovation Center is using it for hands-on research and workforce training on the Great Lakes.
Michigan State Board of Education race could shift policy direction
Michigan voters will pick two members for the State Board of Education on November 3. The results could change the board's partisan split and shape public school policy for the next eight years.
Michigan third grade reading scores hit record low on state test
Sixty-two percent of Michigan third graders failed to meet grade-level reading standards on the latest M-STEP exam. The results raise urgent questions about state education policy and the future of student achievement.
Michigan House backs mandatory prison terms for child sexual crimes
The Michigan House has passed a bill that would force anyone convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child to serve at least 15 years in prison. The plan also calls for tougher penalties for other sexual offenses and now heads to the Senate.
Michigan Faces Twenty Year Water and Sewer Upgrade Funding Gap
A new report says Michigan needs to spend $85 billion on water and sewer systems over the next two decades. Recent main breaks and aging pipes show the urgent need for a statewide funding plan.
Michigan House backs school credit for full-time skilled trades work
Michigan high school seniors could soon earn academic credit for full-time jobs in skilled trades, thanks to a bill that just passed the state House and now heads to the Senate.
Adrian Lenawee Christian back on top in Michigan volleyball rankings
Adrian Lenawee Christian has climbed back to No. 1 in Division 4 of the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association's Week 5 rankings. Hancock makes its first appearance in the top 10 this season.
AT&T will replace most Michigan copper landlines with fiber by 2029
AT&T plans to shut down most copper landlines in Michigan's Lower Peninsula by 2029. Customers will move to fiber and wireless networks, keeping access to 911 and regular phone features.
Michigan lawmakers weigh year-round E15 fuel sales
A bill in the Michigan House could open the door to E15 gasoline at pumps all year by dropping summer vapor pressure limits. If lawmakers approve it, drivers across the state may see new fuel options.
Latino population growth reshapes Michigan towns and cities
Michigan's Latino population is nearing 600,000, bringing new challenges and opportunities in education, housing, health, and jobs across the state.
ACLU launches $2.3 million voter education push in Michigan races
The ACLU of Michigan and its Voter Education Fund are putting $2.3 million into informing voters about civil liberties at stake in Michigan House, Senate, and Supreme Court races ahead of November.
Linden High School math teacher wins Michigan Lottery education award
Avery Whitten, who teaches math at Linden High School in Genesee County, has earned the Michigan Lottery's Excellence In Education award for her work with students and her dedication to public schools.
Michigan Apple Growers Report Strong 2026 Harvest and Larger Fruit
Michigan apple growers are seeing bigger apples and solid quality in the 2026 harvest. Honeycrisp and Pink Lady varieties are gaining ground, and retailers are gearing up for more apple promotions this fall.
Michigan Proposal 2: Voters Weigh Campaign Money Limits Amid Daily Struggles
This November, Michigan voters face Proposal 2, a plan to curb political donations from utilities and big contractors. But with rising costs hitting families now, the real impact of the measure may not show for years.
University of Michigan greenlights $26M Lay Auto Lab overhaul
The University of Michigan will spend $26 million to modernize the Walter E. Lay Automotive Engineering Laboratory, expanding its electric vehicle and battery research by winter 2028.
Memorial service for Linda Larson to be held at Woodside Bible Church
A memorial for Linda Lillian Larson is set for October 10 at Woodside Bible Church in Lake Orion. Larson, known for her work in the community and her advocacy, died September 2 in Ortonville.
Hart Solar Project now powers over 21,000 Michigan homes with clean energy
The Hart Solar Project in Oceana County is now generating enough renewable electricity for more than 21,000 Michigan homes. Local schools and services are seeing new funding and cost savings from the project.
Michigan Supreme Court removes thousands from sex offender registry
Nearly 20,000 names have been wiped from Michigan's public sex offender registry after a Supreme Court ruling limited listings to crimes after July 1, 2011. The public list is now almost half its former size.
Pointe Mouillee Road Closure Limits Boat Launch Access as Fall Waterfowl Events Begin
Michigan's managed waterfowl areas will hold their annual fall open houses this September and October, but a key road closure at Pointe Mouillee will restrict boat launch access for hunters through the 2026 season.
Michigan Resistance Camp Draws Statewide Support Against Copperwood Mine
A grassroots camp led by Indigenous organizers near Lake Superior is attracting more Michigan residents who want to protect wetlands and treaty lands from a proposed copper mine in the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan Public School Attendance Reaches Highest Level Since 2022
Michigan public schools posted a 91.5% attendance rate for the 2025-2026 year, the highest in four years and part of a steady decline in chronic absenteeism across the state.
Michigan Moves to Take Over Carbon Capture Project Permitting
Michigan lawmakers are pushing to shift oversight of underground carbon storage wells from the federal government to the state, hoping to speed up approvals, attract private investment, and support jobs in manufacturing and energy.
Northern Michigan Counties Receive State Disaster Relief After Winter Storms
Seven Northern Michigan counties will get over $700,000 in state disaster relief to help repair roads and public buildings after severe winter storms caused power outages and flooding.
Michigan Pension Funds Shift Billions Toward Bonds and Private Credit
Michigan's largest pension systems are moving billions from equities into high-quality bonds and private credit, reshaping investment strategies for public funds and foundations across the state.
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