2023
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Hospital systems Ascension and Henry Ford Health plan joint venture
Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan have entered into a joint venture to combine Ascension’s southeast Michigan and Genesys health care facilities and assets with those of Henry Ford Health.
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Michigan lobbyists sent to prison for marijuana bribery scheme
Two lobbyists were sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for conspiring to provide $42,000 in bribes to the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board.
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100+ Michigan doctors back legislation to create prescription drug board
Legislation that would create a board to address the impact of prescription drug costs on Michiganders has received a public show of support from health care professionals across the state.
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Detroit casino workers strike in latest labor strife in Michigan
Workers at Detroit’s three casinos went on strike Tuesday, the latest major labor dispute in Michigan and one that follows a partial walkout at auto companies.
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Ex-Michigan gubernatorial candidate sentenced to 2 months behind bars for Capitol riot role
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a former Republican candidate for Michigan governor to two months behind bars for joining a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, where he riled up other rioters and ripped a tarp outside the building.
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Michigan joins nationwide legal battle to protect access to medication abortion
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in urging the US Supreme Court to protect access to medication-based abortion care.
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Biden’s hydrogen hub to bring thousands of new clean energy jobs to Michigan
Up to $1 billion in federal funding has been awarded in Michigan to help develop regional supply chains for hydrogen-powered trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. MICHIGAN—Federal funding awarded to Michigan this month will create a new “hydrogen hub” to help accelerate the development of hydrogen-powered trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles as President Joe Biden’s administration…
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Michigan’s spooky spectacles: 5 spooky places to visit if you dare
Check out five of Michigan’s spookiest attractions, places, and events—just in time for Halloween.
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Gun buyback programs: Do they reduce gun violence in Michigan?
A Lansing gun buyback event was part of a growing trend: Community members coming together to reduce the number of guns in their communities.
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Michigan House passes bipartisan bills aimed at improving juvenile justice system
Bills that passed the Michigan House on Tuesday will allow juveniles involved in the criminal justice system to better navigate it and grow from the experience, sponsor Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt) said on the House floor.
