Lawmakers slow to respond to call for financial transparency   Transparency in Lansing from our state lawmakers is, in a word, lacking. Michigan ranks dead last in the country for its transparency laws. It isn't a good look. So, to spark the conversation on this issue, we filled the void and sent out voluntary financial disclosure forms. It has been a week. We've gotten one back so far. It came from Senator Adam Hollier, D-Detroit, pictured here with his daughter during a take your child to work day last month. MORE ►Push for financial disclosure in Michigan still faces roadblocks

Are we finally safe to plant everything?   Is the threat of frost gone? Is it safe to go outside and plant all our gardens? Is the Night King really dead? Our favorite weather personality, Mark Torregrossa has the planting outlook for Michiganders across the state. You see, he's not only a meteorologist, he's a master gardener, too! MLive's resident Renaissance man. MORE ►All Great Lakes expected to be higher this summer

A race to the top of Copper Peak ski jump hat  Going down a ski jump in winter is an intimidating endeavor. It isn't much less so going up one when the snow clears. Especially when you are trying to reach the top as fast as humanly possible. Racers returned to Copper Peak in Ironwood this past weekend for the opportunity to see who can climb 40 stories of ski jump faster. MORE ►The crazy races in Michigan that can't be missed this year

  

Historic Michigan B&B on the market for $3.9M   If you can picture yourself as the innkeeper at a lovely Michigan bed and breakfast, this piece of real estate might be for you. And if you love historic buildings, you'll want to take a look at the photos of the Emanuel Schloss House. Built in 1872, this is a currently operating B&B located in Detroit's entertainment district, listed for sale at $3.9 million. Perhaps if buying the place isn't an option, you can book a night here and check out a Tigers game. MORE