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15 things that belong on every Michigander’s winter bucket list
We created the perfect Michigan winter bucket list with everything from marveling at snow sculptures to snowshoeing down wintery trails.
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‘Civil rights firewall’: Advocates urge Michigan Dems to pass voting rights laws
Voting rights advocates are calling on Michigan lawmakers to pass the Voting Rights Act—which would formally codify protections against voting discrimination into state law.
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Rooted in Tradition: How Michigan’s Christmas tree industry is keeping the holiday spirit alive
Family farms—and traditions—help Michigan produce more Christmas trees than almost every other state in the country.
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Michigan Dems advance bill that would protect your private health data
A bill headed to a vote in the state House of Representatives aims to stop Michiganders’ private reproductive health data from being shared and sold without consent.
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Michigan Democrats race to pass key bills before Republicans take over state House
Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) anticipates long days—and late nights—in Lansing as Democrats push to pass several bills before the holidays.
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10 Michigan state parks perfect for winter exploration
Discover the best Michigan state parks to visit in the winter and what seasonal activities they offer.
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Best & worst drive times for Thanksgiving travel in Michigan
If you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving, here are some tips for avoiding traffic.
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Civil rights advocates celebrate growing Democratic ‘firewall’ on Michigan’s top court
Amid a so-called red wave of Republican victories in this year’s elections, civil rights advocates have spotted a “bright spot” for Michiganders—and their civil rights—after Democrats managed to expand their majority control of the state’s most powerful court.
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Michigan Congress members team up on bill to boost access to clean water
A bill introduced last week in the US House of Representatives aims to boost nationwide access to safe and affordable drinking water, particularly for low-income families.
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‘Ganders who give a damn: Michigan organizations to support
Local resources from across that state that every Michigander should know about.
