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Why Michigan hospitals are quietly panicking
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders could soon lose their Medicaid coverage under new federal rules set to take effect in 2027. And it’s not necessarily because they no longer qualify. It’s because new reporting requirements could make an already complicated system even harder…
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19 Michigan weekend events you’ll want to know about
Inside: Juneteenth celebrations, community carnivals, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekly roundup of the best weekend events Michigan has to offer. Our highlights this week include Juneteenth celebrations across the state, community carnivals, food, music, and more. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of…
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What happens when every dab is excellent?
Plus, a Kalamazoo cannabis processor wants to become a data center. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week, I got off the couch, loaded up my Puffco, and promptly sunk back into my couch. And in between dabbing some of Michigan’s most highly reviewed live rosins, I took some notes. We’ve also got a…
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🍓 Your guide to summer berry picking in Michigan
Plus: Michigan’s highest point to become an old-growth forest Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, One of the best parts of summer is all the delicious berries that come into season. But I’m not talking about just grabbing a carton at the grocery store. If you’ve never spent a day wandering the rows of a…
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80% of Michiganders agree on this political issue
Plus: 3 tornadoes confirmed from last week’s storms Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, In a time when Americans seem to agree on very little politically, a new Michigan poll found broad support from both sides of the aisle on this one issue: limiting corporate money in elections. Today, we have more on a ballot initiative…
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8 places across Michigan to catch free concerts this summer
Plus: Thousands without power following storms Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Live music and summer go hand in hand, but enjoying a great concert doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, as The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau has found, it doesn’t have to cost anything at all. From Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island, she’s…
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The secret money funding Michigan’s US Senate race
Inside: This week in Michigan politics Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A major lobbying group is reportedly playing a significant role in Michigan’s US Senate race—but many voters may not realize it. As The ’Gander’s Kyle Kaminski reports, it’s all centered on fundraising tied to a Democratic candidate, and how support from outside groups…
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24 weekend events in Michigan you’ll want to check out
Inside: Food trucks, beer festivals, and art galore Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Get your taste buds ready because this weekend’s events include food and beer festivals across Michigan. We’ll also have a healthy helping of art and music if that’s more your style. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you…
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Michigan’s new weed tax is failing exactly as predicted
Plus, Google reviews for dispensaries are a scam. I can prove it. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Our state lawmakers have been banking on Michigan’s new wholesale weed tax to help fix the damn roads. And for months, the industry has been saying that plan wouldn’t work out. Turns out, the industry was right.…
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That one time in Michigan an iconic ginger ale was born
Inside: Your chance to win a Vernors can lamp Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A couple of weeks back, we launched a summer sweepstakes for a vintage Vernors can lamp. With that in mind, I wanted to bring some context as to why we’re so excited about this giveaway. When it comes to Michigan-made…
