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9 times ordinary Michiganders performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Get inspired by our 2025 roundup featuring Good Samaritans, generous neighbors, and kind kids.
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Trump wants to loosen federal weed laws. Here’s what that actually means for Michigan stoners
Marijuana could soon be reclassified under federal law. It’s a big deal for cannabis businesses and researchers. But for many Michigan consumers, the change may go unnoticed.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in Michigan cannabis:
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People exposed to firearm violence more likely to die of stress-related heart diseases, study finds
Being exposed to gun violence increases the odds of later dying from stress-related cardiovascular disease like heart attacks, a recent study from the University of Michigan found.
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AI chatbots are spreading abortion misinformation to Michiganders—and lawmakers are fighting back
Cybersecurity experts and state lawmakers want to ensure that Michiganders have access to accurate abortion information online—even if that means pushing back against federal restrictions.
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Republicans vote to jack up health care costs for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders
One vote in the Republican-controlled US Senate is putting hundreds of thousands of Michiganders on track to pay more for health care—or lose it altogether.
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Michigan Dems say $645M work project cuts are ‘cruel’
Organizations that have relied on Michigan state agency work project funding learned Thursday that the House Republican vote to disapprove nearly $645 million in agency spending will be harmful to key services aided by the state.
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Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Dec. 12-14)
Welcome to another edition of our hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Highlights include late-night shopping in Kalamazoo, a menorah lighting in Grand Rapids to kick off Chanukah, and much more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you want me to highlight, send me a note here (please…
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OPINION: Here’s how young people can get involved in Michigan politics
Young Michiganders are driving political change across the state.
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The 12 best cut-your-own tree farms in Michigan
Whether you’re looking to cut down your perfect holiday tree or have someone else do the work for you, these tree farms in Michigan offer plenty of festive fun.
