Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely than their white counterparts to die of childbirth-related complications. The disparity is unchanged even when factoring in education and income.

The Michigan Public Service Commission has warned Consumers Energy it risks not getting all of its rate increase requests approved, if it fails to include modeling of a technology called Virtual Power Plants — a clean, cost-saving technology — in its planning.

Michigan U.S. Representative John James, a frontrunner for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, doesn't plan to participate in a debate later this month.

“No more conflicts of interest on the MPSC [Michigan Public Service Commission] board. No more closed-door rate decisions. And no more guaranteed profits before a single dollar goes to fixing the grid," said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

State health leaders are adjusting their vaccination guidance in response to measles outbreaks in Southeast Michigan. Also, how a shortage of psychiatric beds for young people forces families to rely on out-of-state options.

The Pistons are primed for playoffs. The Red Wings are on the verge of missing them. Ann Arbor’s ready for a parade. Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon weighs in.

The positive takeaway: The seeming uptick in various hatreds in our country (antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-immigration, racism, etc.)? We've been through this before. That's not good, but it's not unprecedented.

States say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle under the Trump administration. That's delaying projects to protect communities from wildfires and hurricanes.

The court says Inkster must read a paralyzed resident’s emailed comments at meetings. Judges said ending a prior accommodation violated disability law.

“We have to make sure, obviously, that belligerent regimes like those in Iran that wish us harm don’t have the means to produce a nuclear weapon,” said Rep. Tom Barrett.

Trump's break with key conservative voices over Iran. A conversation on creation with an Iranian-American artist. Plus, personal reflections on growing up Chinese-American in Detroit.

As the U.S. war with Iran continues, an Iranian-American in Michigan are focused on finding a space for common humanity and connection to their heritage.