Politics
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Trump administration under fire for weakening PFAS standards
Following an announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency bringing an end to regulations on multiple types of PFAS in drinking water, members of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network are speaking out, warning the decision could threaten the safety and health of millions of people across the nation.
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Health care providers, advocates urge Michigan congressional delegation to vote no on Medicaid cuts
A coalition representing more than 150 Michigan-based health care providers, advocates, educators and community organizations urged Michigan’s congressional delegation Tuesday to vote against Medicaid cuts proposed by the US House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Judge overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion
A judge on Tuesday struck down Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion, saying it conflicts with a voter-approved amendment that locked abortion rights in the state constitution in 2022.
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Lawmaker from Detroit joins crowded race for US Senate
A lawmaker from Detroit is joining the crowded field of Democrats vying for the battleground state’s open Senate seat, one of the most critical races as the party aims to regain a majority in the 2026 midterm election.
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Great Lakes’ $7 billion fishing industry may get a reprieve from the great carp invasion after all
A stalemate between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker that threatened a $1.2 billion plan to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes appears to have been settled.
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What happens when Congress slashes Medicaid? Ask a Michigan mom.
Republican lawmakers say they’re trimming the fat. But Michigan moms say Medicaid cuts could put their families at risk, close hospitals, and leave thousands without care.
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Jocelyn Benson says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access
Ahead of a nationally watched bid to become Michigan’s next governor, Jocelyn Benson is releasing a memoir this month that includes her first public discussion of a miscarriage she had about eight years ago—an experience she says will shape her commitment to increasing access to reproductive healthcare.
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Pot pays off: Michigan cities like Lansing and Ann Arbor are putting weed taxes to work
Cities like Lansing and Ann Arbor are bringing in millions of dollars in cannabis tax revenue—and using it to fund everything from firefighters to addiction treatment.
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Fighting pain with policy: Abdul El-Sayed makes his case for the US Senate
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed opens up about Trump’s chaotic tariff policies, looming Medicaid cuts, and how his upbringing shaped his campaign for the US Senate.
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May Day Detroit: Hundreds march calling for workers to unite against Trump administration
After a rainy Thursday afternoon, hundreds of people, including workers, students, and retired community members, marched through the streets of downtown Detroit, rejecting and criticizing the Trump administration’s actions during its first 100 days in office.
