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Why Bernie Sanders is rallying Mid-Michigan voters behind Will Lawrence
US Sen. Bernie Sanders is urging Mid-Michigan voters to help Will Lawrence unseat US Rep. Tom Barrett in one of the nation’s most competitive House races.
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Shifting sand is natural to Michigan’s dunes; how to cope is controversial
Great Lakes sand dunes, especially those on the Lake Michigan shoreline, are threatened by erosion and fluctuating water levels, but there’s disagreement on alternative approaches to effectively address the problems.
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Lansing lab says Michigan is growing weed for the wrong reason
Every gram of cannabis sold in Michigan dispensaries must pass through a testing lab. In Lansing, the people running the machines say the industry is chasing the wrong number.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s your weekly rundown from The MichiGanja Report:
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What Michiganders need to know about the nonpartisan section of November’s ballot
The general election will be held on Nov. 3 and the entire nation seems to have its eyes on Michigan. Here’s what you need to know about the nonpartisan section of your ballot.
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Michigan food retailers want out of the bottle return business
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for a two-year sunsetting of the Bottle Bill while a new system is devised that separates bottle and can redemption returns from stores.
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Court rejects DOE’s first Campbell order as fight over power plant continues
A federal appeals court threw out DOE’s first order keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant open. But the West Olive plant can still run under the latest order, leaving Michiganders in a continued fight over cost, health, and the future.
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Michigan AG candidate Doug Lloyd has spotty record on alleged sex predators
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd is the Republican nominee for Michigan’s attorney general. Voters are now asking if his history with three alleged sexual predators is at odds with his campaign promises of public safety and accountability.
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St. Clair County nurse fears loss of healthcare workers without investigation into medical director
Alongside her colleagues, nurse Kristin Hayes is demanding the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners launch an independent investigation into County Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin following several complaints—including allegations of threatening employees and violating established safety protocols.
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10 events in Michigan worth the road trip this Sept. and Oct.
Explore Michigan’s best fall events this September and October. From Oktoberfest to world-class art installations, these experiences are worth the drive across the state.
