Affordability
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Court rejects DOE’s first Campbell order as fight over power plant continues
A federal appeals court threw out DOE’s first order keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant open. But the West Olive plant can still run under the latest order, leaving Michiganders in a continued fight over cost, health, and the future.
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What Abdul El-Sayed says he’d do for Black Michiganders in the US Senate
Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says federal investment in Black communities has too often arrived late or without any way to measure whether it worked. His new plan is built around fixing that.
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Barrett voted to lower healthcare costs. Then he voted against the one bill that would have.
Rep. Tom Barrett says he’s fighting to lower costs for mid-Michigan families. His votes on Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, and the ACA tell a different story.
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Michigan State students: 15 free resources that you may not know about
These on-campus freebies can help Michigan State students stretch a dollar further!
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Remote Michigan island tests wave power to reduce power outages
Researchers say the Great Lakes provide an ideal testing ground for wave power.
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3 ways Trump’s war picked Michiganders’ pockets this summer
As the Trump administration struggles to find common ground with leaders in the Middle East, Michiganders are bracing for an expensive summer season.
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Huizenga-supported Big Beautiful Bill helps him, harms Michiganders
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has slashed government spending for your food security, academic pursuits, and healthcare. However, Rep. Bill Huizenga’s support for it has had one local beneficiary: himself.
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Food deserts in Michigan: What they are, why you should care, and how to get help
Food insecurity is pervasive in some of Michigan’s low-income communities. Here’s what you need to know, along with resources if your family is impacted.
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What $1,300 rent gets you in Michigan right now
Curious what $1,300 could get you to rent in Michigan? We broke it down, shoreline to shoreline.
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Tired of renting? These Michigan cities offer ‘affordable’ home prices
Flint had the most affordable housing options in the nation, and Detroit was second in WalletHub rankings released this week.
