An alternate exam could be developed and used by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for those looking to become licensed paramedics under legislation the House passed Wednesday with bipartisan support.

The Senate's $547.6 million spending plan for the Governor's developing “lifelong education” department deploys $75.9 million to raising child care rates for providers, specifically for those in Michigan's child care subsidy program for poor families.

Bills banning the use of bots to swipe up hard-to-get tickets, so they can be sold for a significant up-charge on the secondary market, were introduced last week.

Former U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer and Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley have withdrawn from their respective races three days after turning in petition signatures to the Bureau of Elections.

A judge gave final approval Monday to a $20 million settlement – money the Legislature set aside in September 2022 – to fully compensate unemployment claimants who were falsely accused of fraud.