2024
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Michigan House OKs bills banning guns at polling places, providing more education on safe storage
In party-line votes Wednesday, Michigan House Democrats concurred with the Senate on the final versions of two bills banning firearms from polling places.
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Lawsuit temporarily halts ballot retabulation in disputed Michigan House race
The re-tabulation of votes continued Wednesday in Calhoun County after a lawsuit briefly delayed the process that will determine the winner of a key state House seat.
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Overdose deaths in MI are declining faster than the national average
In a sign of progress in the fight against the opioid crisis, the state of Michigan has announced that overdose deaths decreased by 5.7% in 2023.
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Michigan’s holiday magic: 18 events in November & December
Check out the best holiday events in Michigan, from festive markets and light shows to parades and concerts.
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What you need to know about 3 Native tribes that call Michigan home
November is Native American Heritage Month, so here’s what Michiganders should know about the history of the Indigenous people of Michigan.
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Free birth control and contraceptives now available at 300+ locations in Michigan
A new state-funded program is providing access to free contraception and birth control for Michigan families—regardless of whether it’s covered by insurance.
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Michigan Senate passes bills to crack down on child labor violations
Three bills approved last week in the state Senate aim to prioritize the safety of Michigan’s younger workforce through key legislative reforms to the state’s child labor laws—namely by increasing the penalties for businesses caught illegally employing minors.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward
Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor, amid growing speculation he’s among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Palisades nuclear plant along Lake Michigan plans for a 2025 comeback, a 1st in the US
Employees are in training to work at the Palisades nuclear reactor in Southwest Michigan by the time it reopens in October 2025.
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Whitmer talks path forward with a Trump presidency and GOP-held Michigan House
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she is focusing on areas where she can find shared priorities with the incoming Trump administration.
