Consumers Energy was slated to close its last coal-fired power plant on Lake Michigan within weeks, but Trump officials are using emergency authority to intervene.

Left unanswered at the revenue conference was how Trump's planned budget cuts will impact revenues Michigan receives from the federal government.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers about the possible economic impact of the GOP tax and spending bill that narrowly passed in the House.

The GOP-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes some big changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Concerns over cuts to Medicaid grows as President Trump’s budget bill works through Congress. The Pulse sits down with NAMI Michigan to discuss the impact this could have on mental health initiatives and programs.

LANSING — Michigan’s economic outlook is cloudy and risk-laden due to tariffs’ impact on its signature automotive industry, which is projected to see a net decline in vehicle production and potential supply-chain disruptions amid a trade war, economists said Friday.

Consumers showed signs of weakness last month as retail sales slowed, indicating shoppers may be pulling back as they await possible fallout from tariffs. The trend poses a risk for the wider economy, since consumer spending accounts for roughly two-thirds of economic activity.

Scott Becker said he fears losing Medicaid coverage for his crucial weight loss medication amid proposed changes in the congressional budget bill.

Consumer confidence has declined for four consecutive months due to uncertainty over trade policy, with nearly three-quarters of consumers mentioning tariffs as a major concern.