Michigan had a fund that helped pay for districts to offer driver’s ed options. It went away in 2004. Now, only a few districts still offer driver’s training.

Wayne County prosecutors have filed five new sexual assault cases against former nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, bringing the total number of cases to eight.

Michigan has been a part of more than 40 lawsuits on issues including birthright citizenship and restoring federal funding after attempted pauses.

Michigan Public News Director Vincent Duffy has announced that Kate Furby, Ph.D., has joined the station as the Senior Environment Reporter, covering science and the environment for the state’s largest public radio station. Furby received her Ph.D. in Marine Biology at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC, specializing in coral reefs and climate change. Her background includes covering science and environment stories for Inside Climate News, National Geographic, NPR and Scientific American, as well as writing for The Washington Post and PBS Digital Studios. Her background also includes hosting, writing and producing numerous environmental features and podcasts.

A sober Ann Arbor bar manager is redefining spirit-free cocktails. Hear Max Schikora’s story of craft, recovery, and changing bar culture.

This week, state Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills (SB 757-760) called Kids Over Clicks. Among other things, the bills would aim to ensure AI chatbots are inaccessible to children.

We learned about how the latest polar vortex is hitting houseless communities, as well as a new project at MSU meant to prevent postpartum depression. And the latest episode of It’s Just Politics.

Michigan Republican Speaker of the House Matt Hall discusses his 2026 policy priorities, independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan and support for a Constitutional Convention.

A look at the automotive industry in light of Michigan's tariff-sensitive economy. Also, more on the ICE detention and release of Hmong refugee Lue Yang.

At issue are President Trump's efforts to break with 112 years of law and precedent by firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board.

City council members from Troy, north of Detroit, are working on getting funding for a new public library. Last year, residents rejected a $137 million proposal that included funding for roads, parks and recreation, public safety, and the public library.

Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says a flattening revenue projection means the Legislature will have to make deeper cuts this year.