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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Whitmer Cuts ‘Red Tape’ in Ditching Letter Grade Ranking System for Michigan’s Public Schools
A statewide ranking system that assigns letter grades to public schools in Michigan will no longer be used to judge their performance. But there’s still plenty of data available to help parents find the right school.
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‘Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough’: New Gun Safety Laws to Curb Gun Violence in Michigan
Newly signed gun safety laws are designed to keep firearms away from Michiganders who may use them to harm themselves or others—and they could possibly prevent another mass shooting.
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A Dozen Quick Hits of Cannabis News from Across Michigan
Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Pot Shops Offer New Leash on Life for Michigan Vets—One Dog at a Time
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder have turned to cannabis instead of prescription drugs. Now cannabis companies are giving back to the veterans—through a new coalition that helps connect emotional support dogs with those who need them most.
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Michigan Schools Lean on Backpack Bans After Republicans Delay Gun Safety Laws
Michiganders are frustrated over new backpack bans at public schools. Republican lawmakers may have played a role in their necessity. Now students are dealing with the consequences.
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Want a Bunch of Free Weed? One Michigan Cannabis Company Is Straight-Up Giving Away Joints.
Redemption Cannabis is giving away a carton of pre-rolled joints to one lucky winner—and there’s only one way to win the big prize.
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Michiganders Urge Lawmakers to Take More Action to Rid ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Drinking Water
Environmental activists have new policy demands amid ongoing budget discussions—now with at least two-thirds of the counties in Michigan home to a site contaminated by toxic PFAS chemicals.
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Grand Rapids Schools Ban Backpacks After Third Grader Brings in Loaded Gun
A second Michigan school district is banning backpacks on school premises due to concerns about gun violence, this time because a third-grade student was found with a loaded gun.
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Range Anxiety Relief: Michigan Amps Up Efforts to Build Out Electric Vehicle Charging Network
A new federal grant program will accelerate the installation of hundreds of new electric vehicle chargers across Michigan—and ensure EV drivers can traverse both peninsulas with ease.
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Michigan Lawmakers Take Action to Protect Sexual Assault Survivors—and Punish Their Abusers
A bipartisan package of state legislation will help students protect themselves from sexual assault, allow survivors to maintain their privacy, and ramp up penalties for doctors who prey on their patients.
