First, a University of Michigan researcher spoke with us about the results of an Ann Arbor program providing a guaranteed monthly stipend to participants. Plus, we caught up with a sumo champion from Grand Rapids who will be representing the US at the World Sumo Championships this September. Also, a look at women's rugby in the advent of the 10th women's rugby World Cup.

In 2024 the National Resources Commission limited hunting on public lands during the period coyotes have young pups dependent on their parents. The NRC has reinstated the year-round hunt season that was in place since 2016 to keep the coyote population suppressed. Year-round hunting has always been allowed for private landowners on their own property.

Michiganders could be deciding whether to approve amendments to the state constitution next November, if they get enough signatures to make the ballot.

Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm shares her thoughts on the budget stalemate at the state Capitol, today’s political divisiveness, and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s independent bid for governor.

The now-canceled Solar for All program planned to invest in things like rooftop and community solar projects, energy storage and workforce development.

Michigan superintendents in the Dearborn, Dexter, Harrison, and Huron Valley school districts are among the seven semifinalists for the state’s top education leader position. Next week is the first round of interviews.

Two scientists removed from EPA advisory roles say their dismissal reflects an anti-science political climate, after signing a letter protesting federal research funding cuts.

Leaders of the Democratic-controlled Michigan Senate and Republican-led state House of Representatives accused one of another of holding up the state budget Wednesday, as they held competing press conferences.

State Superintendent Michael Rice says it's "unacceptable" that the state House and state Senate have failed to agree on a school aid budget.

State Superintendent Michael Rice is urging Michigan school districts to continue offering free school meals at the start of the school year, despite uncertainty about whether the state will provide funding for the meals program.