Cavanaugh: Sneaky budget practice is costing Michigan billions

State investigators’ recent revelation of ties between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office and Fay Beydoun sheds important light on how politicians and connected individuals abuse the budget earmark process. But the process itself is another abuse, as the …

Michigan football makes big climb in ESPN 2026 recruiting rankings with elite commitments

Michigan recruiting is continuing to surge, and ESPN is taking notice. The last time that ESPN updated its 2026 college football recruiting rankings, Michigan football had just made its debut, coming in at No. 17 overall. After a torrid month of June, the …

Anthony: Michigan needs a 'people-first' budget

As Senate Appropriations Chair, my top priority has always been crafting a budget that puts people first — because everyone deserves a roof over their head, high quality health care and a pathway to economic opportunity. Our state budget is more than just …

Cannabis company to shutter 20 Michigan dispensaries, lay off 236 employees

A North American cannabis company has announced it is closing its 20 Michigan dispensaries and all four of its cultivation and processing facilities in the state. In a WARN notice filed with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, …

Jon Palumbo hired by Michigan State as J Batt builds his AD leadership 

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood drops 1-word reaction to his features on CFB 26 game

Bryce Underwood, the top-ranked recruit in the 2025 cycle, has yet to take his first snap for Michigan football, but he is already seen by many as the future of the Wolverines and one of the most exciting prospects to ever come to Ann Arbor. Fans got an …

Michigan Wineries Struggle as Gen Z Passes on Wine

MICHIGAN, July 7, 2025 ~ While Michigan has never had more wineries than it does right now, they may find it difficult to gain more customers as global wine drinking has fallen to its lowest point. Michigan’s growing wine industry is starting to struggle …

Michigan-Michigan State rivalry ranked among best in all of college football

Everyone has their opinions on the top rivalries in college football so where would you rank the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy? Well, one news service considered it one of the best in all of the sport. The Athletic has released its top 25 rivalries in …

Is it Time for Michigan to Rethink Fireworks?

I love the 4th of July for so many reasons! Besides getting to celebrate our Independence from England, we also get to enjoy some great BBQ with friends and family, find some water to cool off in and when the sun goes down light up the night sky with …

New tick species found in Michigan: what to know

Asian longhorned ticks were recently found in Michigan for the first time. A team of students and researchers at Calvin University discovered the species in a routine environmental surveillance check in Berrien County. William Miller is an Assistant …