IPR Morning Edition

State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) says she "cannot even consider voting for a budget if I have not even seen the numbers and fiscal analysis."

Parker Fairbairn, 26, says as a young conservative, Charlie Kirk inspired him to a career in politics.

The House budget zeroes out funding for the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Supporters are in Lansing today hoping to convince the Senate to add it back.

The Freshwater Research and Innovation Center is meant to boost the region's water-related business sector and provide a hub for learning and research.

The annual event puts musicians on front porches in one of Traverse City's oldest and grandest neighborhoods, performing from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

'Straits Pride' leader Kyrsten Cavazos says it's a difficult moment for LGBTQ people nationally, but this year's pride celebration on Mackinac Island aims to celebrate the good.

Steve Chard came ashore in Charlevoix to avoid a windstorm on Lake Michigan — long enough to tell IPR about his more than 5,200-nautical-mile trip along ‘The Great Loop.’

Mashup Rock and Roll Musical's new show opens Sept. 5. It will be the first show at the nonprofit theater company's new performance space in Traverse City.

Beth Milligan, senior writer for The Ticker, walks us through some restaurant and retail comings and goings.

Public schools around Michigan are starting this school year with little idea how much money they’ll get from the state. IPR talks with John VanWagoner, the superintendent of Traverse City Area Public Schools, which is the region's largest public school district.