Zahra Ahmad

Residents owe a total of $51 billion in Michigan. Here’s a primer on what we know so far about a plan to forgive some — or all — of that debt.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is speaking at a ‘comeback ceremony’ May 7 for Class of 2020 and 2021 graduates whose commencements were curtailed because of the pandemic.

The Poweshiek skipperling is an endangered butterfly species with only two remaining populations that are teetering on the verge of extinction.

Legislation could pass this week increasing awards and making it easier to file claims. The bills come as lawmakers rejected plans to hire victims advocates for the state police.

The Secretary of State wins the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her administration of the 2020 presidential election, which has been heavily criticized by Republicans.

Michigan officials say insurers will meet the deadline, but warn companies that the refunds must be paid in cash, not as a credit toward premiums.

Michigan hunters are so adept at hunting elk that state regulators now say a rarely used season in January is no longer necessary.

Limits could go from 3 to 2 per day because recreational anglers exceeded limits with Michigan tribes.

Jurors have asked few questions but want to look at evidence related to an explosive when they resume the fifth day of deliberations on Friday.

Gun-loving stoners or insurrectionists? Jurors deciding the fate of four men have given no indications of how they may be leaning after three full days of deliberations.

Jurors rebuffed in request for transcripts. Experts caution against making any conclusions about length of deliberations.

Michigan follows leads of other states with an app that allows residents to determine the level of pollution in their neighborhood. Activists press to use the tool in the permitting process.

Washington Township officials are raising safety concerns around a Trump rally they anticipate will draw thousands of people to an area with limited space and parking.

Last week, Hazel Park became the third Michigan city to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other entheogenic substances, with a statewide campaign in the works. The drugs hold promise for treating depression, PTSD and other conditions, but are psychedelics safe?

The Michigan Bureau of Elections granted $8 million to local clerks for election security improvements as disputes over the voting process continue in the legislature and a lawsuit over “Zuck Bucks” donations is dismissed.

U.S. District Court Judge Judith E. Levy denied motions to stop subpoenas for Snyder and four other government officials in a civil lawsuit. The former officials wanted to assert their right to remain silent given their pending criminal cases.

The Unemployment Insurance Agency failed to conduct proper background checks as it rushed to hire workers to handle a record number of claims — and taxpayers paid the price, according to an audit.

Republicans seek to give poll watchers breaks, require the Secretary of State to be more vigilant about removing inactive voters from the rolls. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto pen is ready.

The perennial issue is getting more currency after the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the switch. The measure has surprising support: Dairy cows.

From apps to discount clubs and coasting to carpooling, here are tips to cut costs as Michigan endures a second straight week of gas at more than $4 per gallon.