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Law and Policy Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at a rally at the State Capitol building. (Courtesy/Gov. Gretchen Whitmer)
Law and Policy Misinformation Spreads Amid Legal Battle for Abortion Rights

Citing “confusion” over the legality abortions in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the state Supreme Court to weigh in—and quickly.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 29, 2022 1:56 pm EDT
Economy Regulators hae warned about rolling blackouts in Michigan this summer. The state's biggest utility companies aren't worried.
Economy Are Rolling Blackouts Coming to Michigan? Utility Companies Doubt It.

Michigan's two largest electricity providers say that 8.8 million residents won’t have to worry about rolling blackouts this summer.

Hope O'Dell Hope O'Dell June 24, 2022 2:44 pm EDT
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Courts Roe Is Dead. Michiganders Are Devastated. Republicans Are Celebrating.

Both sides of the aisle came out to condemn—or support—the decision

Hope O'Dell Hope O'Dell Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 24, 2022 2:34 pm EDT
Healthcare An abortion rights rally at Michigan Capitol in Lansing, 2019. (Rachel Goodhew/ Shutterstock)
Healthcare Abortions Are Still Legal in Michigan—At Least for Now 

Seven things to know about abortion access in Michigan after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 24, 2022 11:38 am EDT
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News Michigan Man Testifies at Committee Hearing on Jan. 6 Attack

Convicted rioter tells Jan. 6 committee: “Trump asked us to come.” Need to Know In a newly released video, a Macomb County man explained to a US House Committee that he attended the Jan. 6 insurrectionist riot at the invitation of former President Donald Trump. Bobby Schornak was charged last year in federal court for...

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski June 10, 2022 12:05 pm EDT

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This exhibit from video released by the House Select Committee, shows handwritten notes by Richard Donoghue, former acting Deputy Attorney General, displayed at a hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, June 23, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (House Select Committee via AP) January 6 Top Takeaways from the Fifth Jan. 6th Hearing That Examined Trump’s Schemes to Manipulate the Department of Justice
A burn pit at a US base. (Image via Shutterstock) Healthcare Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits While in Afghanistan and Elsewhere Could Soon Get the Help They Need
Michigan Life 10 Modern Wedding Traditions That Are Different Than You Remember
Math teacher Cristal Nichols with her students. Opinion Op-Ed: “The Library at My School Sits Dormant”
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Elections ‘I Was Slipping in People’s Blood’: 6 Key Takeaways From Jan. 6 Committee Hearing No. 1

Aware of the Jan. 6 mob’s chants to ‘Hang Mike Pence,’ former President Trump responded: “Maybe our supporters had the right idea."

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil June 10, 2022 11:18 am EDT
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Economy The State of Michigan Is Going to Text You About Free Wi-Fi. It’s a Real Offer.

More than a million Michigan households could qualify for free Wi-Fi. Here’s how. 

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans May 11, 2022 8:00 am EDT