Out of Michigan's 209 coastal beaches that were reportedly inspected for "fecal indicator bacteria" last year, 43% were possibly unsafe for swimming on at least one testing day, research shows.

A bicameral bill package spearheaded by Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-Troy) and Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Keego Harbor) would remove several Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) advisory boards

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s hope to restart a decommissioned nuclear power plant in Van Buren County could happen, but it could cost way more than the $150 million lawmakers put into the budget Wednesday and it could take a long time.

Sen. Sue Shink (D-Ann Arbor) is aiming to revoke a nearly 7-year-old ban in Michigan prohibiting local governments from adopting ordinances that outlawed plastic bags and other disposable containers.

The Senate Democratic Fund could face a $1 million fine if the Bureau of Elections finds it improperly shielded a last-minute loan from campaign finance reports.