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Financial Struggles Threaten To Close Michigan's Oldest LGBTQ+ Community Center
Declining grants and sponsorships leave the Center's long-term future uncertain.
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Democratic Divisions Could Hurt El-Sayed, But Trump's Economy May Matter More
Rogers’ success on election night could also depend, in part, on his work in the Black community.
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Federal Appeals Court Allows Mold Lawsuit Against Women's Huron Valley Prison To Proceed
“This lawsuit addresses some fundamental structural deficiencies at the facility that are exposing women to really unsafe conditions."
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DTE Energy Attacks $100 Million Fine For Zug Island Pollution On Appeal
The utility says order for community funds ‘crossed a line.’
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Calling Into Lawrence Town Hall, Bernie Sanders Offers Support For Swing District Candidate
Lawrence’s proposal also includes limits on AI use in schools and mandatory third-party safety reviews for all new AI models.
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Trump Immigration Policies Could Turn Away Much-Needed Foreign Doctors, Critics Say
Among all U.S. doctors, an estimated one quarter were educated abroad.
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El-Sayed Talks Corporate Money, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence At Lansing Town Hall
Corporate influence in politics on issues ranging from data centers to healthcare was the focus of a Lansing town hall.
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El-Sayed, Rogers Trade Barbs, Accusations During First Televised US Senate Debate
The candidates clashed over tariffs, immigration, the Iran war and their personal records ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Nessel Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan
Attorney General alleges Blue Cross agreements have stifled competition in Michigan’s health insurance market.
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For U-M Pro-Palestinian Protesters, Consequences Linger After Charges Were Dropped
Even after criminal charges were dismissed, some protesters say university disciplinary actions and campus bans continued to affect them.
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Michigan Libertarian Party Disavows Its Own Gubernatorial Nominee
The Michigan Libertarian Party released a statement Tuesday afternoon disavowing Anthony Hudson.
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Only Half Of Michigan Schools Complying With Safe Firearm Storage Information Deadline
“Guns are the number one cause of death for children, and every single one of those deaths is preventable," Rep. Sharon MacDonell said.
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South Lyon City Council Directs Staff To Examine Impacts Of Canceling Flock Contract
The South Lyon Police Department states that it uses the cameras “to capture objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy.”
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Michigan Department Of Civil Rights Charges Waterford Law Firm With Disability Discrimination
The claimant, whose name is redacted, first provided to Michigan Advance, filed the complaint with the department in November 2023.
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Anti-ICE Coalition Asks Slotkin To Help End ICE Use Of County Jails For Detention In Michigan
Calhoun County holds the most ICE detainees on average, with its highest daily population last year being 232 detainees.
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Schools, Libraries Sound Alarm Over Potential Changes To Federal Internet Program
The E-Rate program provides about $3 billion annually for internet access and telecommunications to libraries across the country.
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Citizens-Only Voting Petition Sponsors Look To 2028 After Initiative Fails Before State Canvassers
Election attorneys said the state’s procedure to analyze valid signatures was ‘routine’.
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Michigan Department Of Corrections To Add Over 800 High-Security Beds, 30 Accessible Rooms
Oaks Correctional Facility will also convert several units to higher-security beds, as will Macomb Correctional Facility.
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Detroit District Maintains Growth In Literacy And Math On The 2026 M-STEP
The Detroit school district made small year-over-year gains in reading, writing, and math in nearly every grade on state standardized tests.
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Immigration Activity Is Taking A Toll On Children's Health, Doctors Say
“It’s just very disheartening knowing that there’s something I can do, but I am prohibited from doing it because families don’t feel safe.”
