The state budget does not separately fund early childhood programs. The line item eliminated, the money is now distributed to school districts as a per pupil allocation with no spending requirement

The Michigan budget does not separately fund early childhood programs even as it includes a higher per pupil increase, a new composting program at the Muskegon Farmers Market is removing food waste from local landfills, and more.

A new composting booth at the Muskegon Farmers Market has already removed a ton of food waste from local landfills and its founder has high hopes for the program

The vote by a divided East Grand Rapids city commission approves the concept from the Gaslight Development group to add retail, business, and residential units, and to prepare and present a final design

The message of Thursday's conference: in today’s climate, strong leadership is not optional - it’s essential

Improvements to Grand Haven’s Rosy Mound Natural Area are getting underway

In a video announcing the bill-signing, Whitmer made no mention of the consternation and presented a sunnier view of the situation

The defense could still appeal the matter to the Michigan Supreme Court

The winning ArtPrize piece remains out of public view as it is locked inside the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum which is closed due to the federal government shutdown, Detroit has announced a drop in crime this year, and more.

Sleeping Giant Capital launches its second fund to acquire and grow businesses by partnering with future CEOs