Former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife are accused of using nonprofit, campaign and taxpayer funds to cover their lavish lifestyle. His lawyer says there’s not enough evidence to ...

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The former House speaker is accused of using political funds to pay for a jet set lifestyle. A court heard testimony Thursday ...

The US, with states like Michigan leading the way, has the capacity and capability to compete in the gigantic renewable-energy market, and an increased share of it will provide thousands of skilled, ...

Setting unrealistic goals avoids a basic level of accountability we should demand of policymakers and distracts the government from dealing with issues that it can actually do something about.

Bridge’s latest reader event featured a conversation about what has — and hasn’t — changed since Trump’s inauguration.

Zeman led Bridge to hundreds of awards and guided the publication through a decade of growth. Also selected is Cindy Goodaker, a board member of Bridge’s nonprofit publisher.

There’s so much to do, from a butterfly exhibit in Grand Rapids to a dog sled race in Calumet, winter triathlon in Grayling and even an herbal remedies workshop.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged political unity in her seventh State of the State address She pushed for more spending on housing, education and roads in order to keep Michigan a competitive ...

University of Michigan President Santa Ono warns federal government cuts could have ‘significant repercussions’ for U-M budget Federal government is ending research on retirement and disability as ...

In bipartisan vote, Michigan House OKs plan to ban lawmakers from signing nondisclosure agreements, which dozens have done to ...

Seven Michigan House Republicans back resolution to condemn ruling that legalized same-sex marriage, reaffirm dormant ban House GOP leader calls resolution ‘divisive,’ Democrats and other LGBTQ allies ...