Politics
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Whitmer touts Michigan’s history of innovation, announces support for entrepreneurs
In her keynote address at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, Whitmer focused on three components she identified as the drivers of innovation: culture, capital and creativity.
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Senate Democrats call for industry-wide investigation into Big Oil amid price-fixing and collusion allegations
Senate Democrats joined their House counterparts in calling for an industry-wide investigation into Big Oil collusion and price-fixing allegations, which they say cost US consumers at the pump while driving up corporate profits.
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Manufacturing industry leaders weigh in on need for more talent in electric vehicle transition
Electric vehicles are becoming an integral part of Michigan’s manufacturing sector, but there are technology barriers and skill shortages that make it difficult to fully embrace the transition away from cars that run on gas.
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Jurors find Trump guilty in adult film star hush money trial
Despite intimidation, harassment, and threats from Trump and his allies, a New York jury found Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records tied to a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their alleged affair out of fears that it would hurt his chances of…
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7 things to know about Republican US Rep. John James
Republican US Rep. John James has a history of opposing abortion rights and recently signed onto a proposal that would make cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
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Michigan willing to spend millions to restore Flint properties ripped up by pipe replacement
The state of Michigan said it’s willing to step in and oversee property repairs at 1,900 homes in Flint where water pipes have been inspected or replaced but the grounds remain a mess.
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Whitmer announces housing and energy affordability plans to drive down cost of living in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration will increase its focus on affordable housing and energy efficiencies.
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Leaders address Michigan’s housing shortage amid rising costs
During a wide-ranging, one-hour conversation on Tuesday, Michigan residents discussed ideas on how to solve the state’s housing crisis.
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Fears about far-right future of Supreme Court grow amid Alito flag controversy
Advocacy groups and lawmakers worry that unchecked bias and a potential second Trump term could greenlight more Supreme Court decisions aligned with far-right interests.
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Farm bill advances from US House panel but faces a tough row to hoe
Republicans moved their long-awaited new farm bill through the US House Agriculture Committee this week, despite opposition from most Democrats that could stall further advancement of the bill.
