Lucas Henkel is a Reporter and Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER based in mid-Michigan, covering community stories and public policies across the country.
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As Trump tries to downgrade mail-in voting, Michiganders fight back
Nearly a decade after Michigan voted to modernize the state’s voting system, Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck explains how President Trump’s executive order seeks to reverse that success by restricting mail-in voting.
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Michigan set to receive $171M from Meta in landmark child safety reform settlement
The Great Lakes State joins dozens of others who will receive millions of dollars as the social media giant implements stricter rules for its youngest users.
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3 things Michiganders need to know about Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers
The former FBI special agent-turned-politician has a history of opposing legislation that protects Michiganders’ health and wealth.
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Mike Rogers’ ties to wealth and power—like out-of-state elites, Betsy DeVos, and Big Tech
Former. Rep. Mike Rogers has a track record of looking out for his billionaire buddies over everyday Michiganders.
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A ‘con-con’ could rewrite Michigan’s state constitution—here’s what you need to know
A diverse coalition of Michiganders are working together to educate voters about a ballot proposal coming this November that could change the law of the land in the Great Lakes State.
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Michiganders renew pressure on Gov. Whitmer to reject Trump’s federal school voucher tax credit program
Across the Great Lakes State, Michiganders continue to fight for public education funding.
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Michiganders lose access to critical reproductive care as Planned Parenthood closes more health clinics
Planned Parenthood of Michigan says it remains dedicated to providing care for Michiganders after announcing it will permanently close brick-and-mortar locations in Lansing, Livonia, and Warren.
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AI surveillance cameras are here—and Michiganders are demanding regulation
From the streets to the State Capitol, Michiganders are advocating for legislation that regulates how law enforcement agencies use automatic license plate reader cameras to protect residents, their data, and their privacy from misuse.
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Doulas are helping Michiganders have safe, supported abortions
Jex Blackmore, co-founder of Hydra Mutual Aid Fund in Detroit, explains how a group of trained Michiganders is helping disperse crucial reproductive health information.
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3 ways Trump’s war picked Michiganders’ pockets this summer
As the Trump administration struggles to find common ground with leaders in the Middle East, Michiganders are bracing for an expensive summer season.
