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Michigan students receiving exemption waivers for vaccines jumped to 7.1% in 2025 The state has a higher exemption rate for kindergarteners than the US average Epidemiologists and other public health officials worry the trend will contribute to the spread…

Michigan allows citizens to petition new laws, but conservatives say Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson puts her thumb on the scales A review of petitions seeking ballot access found longer reviews for conservative proposals, higher signature validity rates

Opponents of a $50 million grant toward a controversial copper mine are challenging the funding in court.

In 1952, a Detroit surgeon needed a machine that could do the work of a human heart.

Garlin Gilchrist II and Anthony Forlini will debate for one hour Oct. 8 at the University of Michigan The event will also allow students to ask questions Jordyn Herman of Bridge Michigan and Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service will moderate the event Sec…

Republican gubernatorial nominee John James is running on his record, including laws passed under President Donald Trump James’ supporters argue his record is evidence of ability to get things done for Michigan Critics have bemoaned his votes on health ca…

The US Forest Service is planning to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule that protects nearly 45 million acres of National Forest System lands About 16,000 acres of Michigan land could lose federal roadless protections if the rule change goes…

Nearly 115,000 students participated in career and technical education course in the 24-25 school year Leaders agree career tech is good for students but caution against the message that college isn’t needed Most of Michigan’s ‘hot jobs’ expected require a

US Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he’ll put shop classes in every high school Rogers’ campaign has not explained how he plans to do that or help fund necessary expansions Congress is limited in its ability to direct school curriculums but can use fundi…

A federal appeals court has thrown out a Trump administration order to keep the JH Campbell coal plant open But for now, Consumers Energy says the coal will keep burning The ruling applied only to one of six orders since 2025; Environmentalists say Trump…

Yo ho ho, Michigan.

Citing high costs and low revenue, Consumers Energy wants to sell 13 Michigan dams to a private equity buyer The multibillion-dollar deal has stoked heated debate about costs, environmental impacts and public safety Here’s what to know as a decision looms…

DETROIT (AP) — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuse by teammates decades ago.

Rock River Township will hold a hearing Monday about a proposal to repeal its zoning rules The move comes as a township trustee sues the community over a zoning dispute At issue is a parking lot that made it easier to access the Eben Ice Caves An effort to