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MI lawmaker wants to ban dog discrimination for home insurance
Plus: Michiganders are paying more for nursing homes Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, For many dog owners, their pup’s breed can mean higher insurance premiums or even losing coverage altogether. But here in Michigan, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou wants to change that. She’s reintroduced a bill that would ban home insurers from denying, canceling,…
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Closing Monday, we want to hear your opinion
Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 The ‘Gander is surveying our readers to inform our work for 2026. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. Whether you’re new…
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Whitmer calls for literacy, housing fixes in final State of the State
Plus: Stellantis skips profit-sharing checks for workers Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As the weather warms up, my family and I love going to new museums. But we know that not every exhibit is exactly kid-approved. Luckily, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has done the legwork for us. Today, she’s bringing us a roundup of…
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8 Michigan ties in the Epstein files
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, While grocery prices climb for everyday Michiganders, new records show lobbyists are picking up plenty of tabs for state lawmakers, spending a record amount last year. Today, The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski follows the money to break down who’s getting wined and dined, and…
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12 Michigan events worth checking out this weekend
Inside: A Nordic festival, a human Hungry Hippo tournament, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Here’s your highlight of weekend events across the state worth leaving the house (and taking a long drive) for. This week’s highlights include a BBQ and mac & cheese festival in Battle Creek, a Nordic festival in mid-Michigan,…
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Are you going to Hash Bash this year?
A sacred smokedown is returning to Ann Arbor—with one big difference. {if profile.vars.rh_reflink_10} Share with a friend {else} Share with a friend {/if} Fellow Michigander, If you’re thinking about heading to Hash Bash in Ann Arbor next month, you’ll want to read up on the latest news before you go. Because the annual high noon…
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5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
Plus: Find Flock cameras near you Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Labor reform and Michigan have long gone hand in hand. While much of that legacy is tied to the rise of the United Auto Workers, whose organizing efforts in the 1930s helped define modern union power nationwide, that’s just one part of the…
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🗞️ Please help again, your voice matters to us
What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, Thank you for being a part of the community we’re building here at The ‘Gander. As a reader supported news organization, you’re at the center of everything we do. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about…
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Where should Michigan get high-speed rail stops?
Plus: IRS scam costs Michigander $1 million Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Just years after the Flint Water Crisis, residents in Benton Harbor had to deal with their own lead water emergency, with levels at one point reaching 889 parts per billion—far above the federal action level of 15. Since then, residents have pushed…
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Lake Michigan shipwreck found after 150 years
Plus: Hundreds of pounds of meth seized at border Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’re taking a trip back to Detroit, where the Motown sound changed music forever. During Black History Month especially, it’s worth remembering that so many of the artists who shaped modern music got their start right here in Michigan. Today,…
