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More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE’s authority
Attorneys general from 14 states, including Michigan, challenged the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise “virtually unchecked power” in a lawsuit filed Thursday.
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Opinion: Why I support a union for MSU Extension workers
Longtime Extension Educator Darren Bagley explains why unionizing at MSU Extension is crucial for supporting staff and strengthening communities across Michigan.
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Former MSU student files suit arguing 2023 mass shooting was “entirely preventable”
A former Michigan State University student has taken legal action against the university and its leadership, arguing they failed to take action and implement policies that could have prevented the Feb. 13, 2023 mass shooting.
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Michigan’s new law resulted in no-gun orders for nearly 300 people
Nearly 300 people in Michigan were barred from possessing guns in 2024 under a new law that empowers courts to intervene if there’s evidence they could harm themselves or others.
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Michigan’s largest health care system resumes gender-affirming care for youth
After criticism from civil rights organizations, elected officials, and the LGBTQ+ community, Corewell Health will continue providing gender-affirming care for minors in the Great Lakes State.
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Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
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Advocates protest at Barrett’s Lansing office over Musk and DOGE; ‘Nobody voted to see that’
Members of various local advocacy groups visited the Lansing office of US Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) on Monday to demand Congress do more to curb the power of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Nessel reviewing legal options following DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury data
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke out against billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), writing that she is reviewing legal options and “will be taking action shortly” as Musk and his team attempt to seize control of several government systems.
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More goose poop, more problems
A whopping 280,000 Canada geese now live in Michigan. That means a lot of goose poop and too much waste can cause environmental problems.
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Crowdfunding: Communities raising money for murals, race tracks and other public projects
Crowdfunding has been making public space improvements happen across Michigan for over a decade.
