October 2023
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‘Squish it’: MI officials ask locals to help eliminate invasive bug
Why it’s “light’s out” for this newly spotted invasive species in Michigan. Grab the flyswatter, because an invasive species has been, well, spotted in the Mitten State and officials with the Michigan Invasive Species Program are urging Michiganders to squish it and report any potential sightings. The spotted lanternfly, a bug that shares familial ties…
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Poll: More Americans support striking auto workers than car companies
A majority of Americans support higher pay for auto workers who are on strike against Detroit’s Big Three carmakers, although approval of the workers’ other demands is more mixed, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
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Whitmer applauds record enrollment at Michigan universities
According to the governor’s office, a number of Michigan universities reported record breaking enrollment including Michigan State University and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, alongside record enrollment in Grand Valley State University’s incoming class.
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That one time in Michigan: When the Three Fires Council began
A look into Michigan’s Indigenous history.
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11 things you might not have known about Michigan-raised James Earl Jones
He was known for his silky smooth voice that brought characters in hits like Star Wars and The Lion King to life, but this beloved actor also had deep ties to the Mitten State.
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Michigan business groups are lobbying against their own workers
Local chambers of commerce and lobbyists have joined Republican lawmakers in opposing state legislation designed to build up Michigan’s workforce and grow the middle class.
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Your guide to Michigan’s best dispensary and restaurant pairings
Come along on a journey to discover 9 must-visit cannabis culinary pairings across Michigan.
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Auto workers escalate strike with walkout at Ford’s largest factory
The United Auto Workers union significantly escalated its walkout against Detroit’s Three automakers, shutting down Ford’s largest factory and threatening Jeep maker Stellantis.
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Biden moves to ban all junk fees and hidden charges for Michiganders
“[These] charges are taking real money out of the pockets of American families. These junk fees can add up to hundreds of dollars, weighing down family budgets, making it harder to pay family bills,” President Biden said on Wednesday.
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Are the kids all right?
Michigan grandma Sharon Kourous highlights the challenges facing young people and the Biden administration’s efforts to address them.
