Lester Graham

New research could synthesize the biological antifreeze chemicals that keep some frogs, insects, and fish from freezing in extreme cold. The potential is environmentally-friendly de-icers.

The State of Michigan is handing out $87.5 million to 18 economic development projects across the state. Seventy projects applied for grants.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposed budget includes a lot of money for climate change projects. Although one environmental group is disappointed with some aspects of the Governor's budget.

Road and bridge builders want the 6% sales tax on fuel to go toward road and bridge infrastructure. The bulk of that tax currently goes to the School Aid Fund.

For many years, some legislators have tried to pass laws requiring more transparency in the legislature and the governor's office.

The outlook for the Michigan economy looks encouraging through the end of 2025, according to a report by economists at the University of Michigan.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing adding a site in and near Ann Arbor to the Superfund National Priorities List.

This chart in a report by the Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan shows Michigan is at employment levels not seen since the pandemic. The RSQE's relatively upbeat forecast leaves Michigan about 3.4 percent below its all-time payroll employment peak from the second quarter of 2000.

Congress has approved compromise spending bills that cut funding for agencies that maintain wildlife habitat.

Beth Weiler Michigan Public Bernard Corney, 92, looks up at the sky while wearing special solar eclipse glasses.