How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped one young voter's political perspective. Also, the tale of two bridges: the Ambassador, the Gordie Howe, and the guy who put a wrench in U.S.-Canadian relations.

Taxes and workforce availability were also high on the list.

A new survey from the Ford School for Public Policy at the University of Michigan shows most elected officials also have hesitations or skepticism about new data center proposals.

Now through November, Stateside is hearing from some of the state's youngest voters and getting insight into the issues driving them to the polls as part of our What The Vote? series. This week, we hear from a Grand Rapids resident who is choosing to participate in this election because she doesn't see her values reflected in the current political climate.

Proposed by the group Michiganders for Money out of Politics, Proposal 2 would regulate political spending by utilities and large government contractors. Will it pass?

Join Stateside host April Baer and a panel of Michigan Public hosts and reporters for a preview of the upcoming midterm election in Michigan, including key races, campaign promises, and the stakes.

Candidates for Michigan Secretary of State detailed plans for election security, voter trust, and branch office access during a League of Women Voters forum.

President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.

The initiative would restrict political contributions by big utilities and state government contractors. But the U.S. Supreme Court has held that campaign contributions by corporations are protected speech.

Why do we vote on some college school boards and not others? Then, one man’s mission to regulate an overpopulation of deer, and an indigenous author from northern Michigan looks at the lasting legacy of boarding schools.

The University of Michigan has paused a planned program that would have removed letter grades from transcripts for many first-semester freshmen. Student reactions vary.

The University of Michigan said it will pause its pilot program planned for fall 2027 that would remove letter grades for many first-semester students in the College of LSA.

Zack Gelof has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Tigers for damages after his right knee slammed into a Comerica Park fence during a game last summer.

Police in southeast Michigan are investigating after a toddler pulled out a loaded pistol at a daycare. Authorities say a police officer who is one of the child’s parents has been taken into custody as the investigation continues.

Attorneys representing the estate of John Jenuwine are expanding their lawsuit against Washtenaw County, adding six more law enforcement officers as defendants.

Detroit Story Fest, featuring writers from many backgrounds and places in the state, including Detroit Free Press and Michigan Public, will take place October 8.

Three news outlets that President Trump banished from White House grounds asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved.