Kyle Kaminski is an award-winning investigative journalist with more than a decade of experience covering news across Michigan. Prior to joining The ‘Gander, Kyle worked as the managing editor at City Pulse in Lansing and as a reporter for the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
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Who’s actually growing the best weed in Michigan?
Vote now in our 2026 reader poll to decide Michigan’s best flower brands. Write-ins welcome.
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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s your weekly rundown from The MichiGanja Report:
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William Lawrence hits the road to take unscripted questions from Mid-Michigan voters
Democratic congressional candidate Will Lawrence is bringing a folding table to every county in his district. Republican US Rep. Tom Barrett still hasn’t held a town hall.
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Hines vs. Bouchard: Open seat in Macomb County could help decide control of Congress
US Rep. John James gave up this seat to run for governor. An ex-prosecutor and the son of Oakland County’s sheriff are competing to replace him.
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Barrett vs. Lawrence: Mid-Michigan voters could decide control of Congress
Republican US Rep. Tom Barrett flipped this district two years ago. Democrat William Lawrence, a community organizer who beat his party’s establishment, wants it back. And control of the US House may be on the line.
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11 Michigan races that could decide who runs Lansing
Every seat in the state Legislature is on the ballot in Michigan this November. These are the ones both parties are watching.
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Benson vs. James: Whitmer is term-limited and Michigan’s highest office is up for grabs
Democrat Jocelyn Benson has run Michigan’s elections for eight years. Republican John James is making his third run for statewide office. One of them will replace Gretchen Whitmer as Michigan governor.
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Rogers vs. El-Sayed: Michigan could decide which party runs the US Senate
Republican Mike Rogers is running for US Senate for the second time in two years. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed beat his own party’s establishment to face him in November.
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12 things to know about how Michigan runs its elections
Ahead of the November election, here’s a plain look at how voting works in Michigan—who handles your ballot, how it’s counted, and how you can check the process yourself.
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Michigan’s weed has a quality problem. This grower might be part of the cure
I found four flavorful cannabis strains from Favrd’s latest harvest at Information Entropy in Ann Arbor. I’m convinced this is the best money I’ve spent on marijuana in years.






















