Michigan Public gave gubernatorial primary candidates for governor a chance to explain how they create jobs in Michigan.

Listen to conversations with the Michigan candidates running for governor and U.S. Senate.

Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel is stepping down, but not right away. Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon looks at the fallout from a report on his tenure.

As teenagers look for a job this summer, they are facing an everchanging labor market and economic uncertainty.

Officials are gathering Friday in Ontario to take delight in a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River. The international span is expected to enhance trade on both sides of the border and give travelers another route to both countries.

I figured that there would likely be additional drama about the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and, sure enough, there is. Here's a link to a pretty good summary, but the overarching story is how stupidly unnecessary the drama is.

A listener shares his story about the lessons a forgotten cherry tree gave him.

Newly signed Michigan laws would expand use of the state’s emergency alert system.A couple of new laws expand AMBER Alerts to cover all missing children believed to be in danger, including ones with special needs. Before now, Michigan State Police policy reserved AMBER Alerts just for children suspected of being abducted.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel originally supported Consumers Energy's plan to sell its aging hydroelectric dams — if the utility met a list of conditions. She says the utility has said it won't, so she no longer supports the sale.

Michigan's primary election is August 4. Three Democratic candidates will face off for a chance to run against incumbent U.S. Representative Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte. Michigan Public's Rebecca Hector spoke with candidate Matt Maasdam.

Trump administration tariffs raised costs for Midwest households by an average of $2,000 in 2025, according to the report from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute.

Michigan Public gave gubernatorial primary candidates for governor a chance to lay out how they would respond to federal mass deportation efforts.