Michigan Public

Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says the discharge of plastics into the river violates the state's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

The city of Grand Rapids is piloting a program that will give residents a food scraps drop-off option. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills by using food waste normally dumped in landfills to create usable compost.

The Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project would cover about 200 square miles on the eastern side of the Ottawa National Forest.

A group of Michigan elected officials and leaders heard from community members who say state and local government needs to protect immigrant rights and safety.

Detroit public school students are asking the district to recognize Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, as a holiday for Muslim students. Ramadan began on February 17 this year and lasts until March 19.

A report from the Michigan League for Public Policy found immigrants are key to supporting the state’s economic growth. According to policy experts, immigrants fill labor gaps in key sectors like auto manufacturing and construction.

After 17 years, a project to remove the dams in downtown Grand Rapids is finally set to begin construction this summer.

Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts Michigan’s farm real estate value at about $6,800 per acre in 2025, a 7.8% increase from 2024. It was the highest increase in the country.

Data from the Michigan Department of Education puts the state’s 2025 high school graduation rate at 84%, a new high since the state started using its current calculation in 2008.

The bills would allow the farm-to-consumer sale of raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products including cream, buttermilk, and cheese.