Great Lakes Echo (https://greatlakesecho.org/author/capital-news-service/)
Capital News Service is a wire service at Michigan State University covering state government - issues and personalities.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.
By Georgia Hill
Legislation in the Michigan House would update fee requirements and simplify regulations for composts, fertilizers and soil conditioners.
By Christian Vazquez
Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says.
By Christian Vazquez
Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Michigan is expanding efforts to move public schools toward zero-emission energy systems, as new initiatives focus on cutting utility costs and modernizing aging buildings.
By Karlee VanAntwerp
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will give out $400,000 in grants for research about PFAS on farmlands and livestock.
By Sonja Krohn
Even though the grey wolf is classified as an endangered species, a new study found that the majority of Michigan’s recorded wolf deaths are caused by humans.
By Justin Fox Clausen
Two insects are under consideration as Michigan’s official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The state is one of two in the country without an official insect.
By Madison Merrell
Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.