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Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects
Industry leaders say rising costs could continue pressure on transportation budgets.
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Researchers have found a decline in PFAS levels in the Great Lakes’ top predator fish species, lake trout and walleye, suggesting lower levels of long-lasting contaminants in the resources these fish consume.
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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help
As Michigan gears up for another busy tourist season, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
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New bill would implement driving test for drivers 75 and older
A new bill introduced in Michigan would require drivers aged 75 and older to take vision, written knowledge and driving skills tests to renew their license.
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Bill would ban ‘dog-scrimination’ by insurers
A new House bill would prevent home insurance companies from denying, canceling or raising prices for homeowners and tenants based on the breeds of their dogs.
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Why Michigan’s rural residents are reluctant to drive electric vehicles
Only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car, according to a University of Michigan survey.
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Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
A new Senate bill would address the regulation, inspection and re-evaluation of septic systems. If passed, Michigan would become the last state with a comprehensive septic code intended to prevent contamination of drinking water.
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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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Public attitudes toward wolves split in the Upper Peninsula
Public attitudes toward wolves are split in the Upper Peninsula, a new study finds, with more than 60% of residents surveyed favoring reducing wolf abundance.
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Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions
A new study shows that flashing LED lights on signs near curves can successfully warn drivers to slow down during wintry conditions.
