Invasive species are a growing problem in Michigan and the U.S. During National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb. 24 - 28, 2025), Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is joining efforts across all 50 states to encourage everyone to take action to prevent the introduction and spread of ...

The Department of the Interior is terminating 1,000 full-time National Park Service employees, according to an advocacy group that calls the job cuts “reckless,” as reported by Travel Weekly. The National Parks Conservation Association, a nonprofit based in Washington D.C., said the ...

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a consumer alert to help Michiganders recognize and respond to hacked email accounts. The consumer alert will help consumers spot a hacked account, take back control, and prevent future attacks. “Recovering from an email hack can be stressful, ...

The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years, according to a report from The Associated Press. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. In early February, that number was ...

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential has announced that $10 million has been awarded to 75 school districts and public school academies statewide as part of the Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid Challenge. This initiative is designed to ...

The Michigan Education Trust, a prepaid tuition savings program, helps Michigan families pay for future education at today’s tuition rates. Over its 37-year history, MET has helped more than 105,000 students work toward their education goals. Beginning this year, the program is becoming ...