State Leaders
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Tribal nations in Michigan withdraw from Line 5 tunnel project discussions
Six Michigan-based tribes have withdrawn from federal discussions over the proposed Line 5 oil pipeline tunnel, calling it “unacceptable” that a permit for the controversial project is expected to be issued soon in accordance with an executive order by President Donald Trump declaring a national “energy emergency.”
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Michigan AG sounds alarm after Trump administration fires consumer watchdogs
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about an increased risk of scams and fraudulent business practices in Michigan, should President Donald Trump’s administration carry out its plan to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
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Barrett constituents deliver petition to Lansing office, demand in-person town hall meeting
Grassroots organizers delivered more than 2,000 petition signatures to the Lansing office of US Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) demanding that the first-term congressman hold an in-person town hall meeting.
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Trump wants to shut down the US Department of Education. What would that mean for Michigan?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education—and it could have profound effects on Michigan’s public schools.
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Michigan physicians and health care providers underscore concerns on federal cuts to Medicaid
A sea of white coats filled the Senate appropriations room on Thursday as members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of Health and Human Services heard testimony on the dire threat federal cuts to Medicaid could pose to Michigan residents and health care providers.
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Reintroduced ‘momnibus’ maternal health care bill package clears first stop in Michigan Senate
A “momnibus” bill package aimed to reduce racial inequities in maternal mortality in Michigan cleared the Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee Tuesday with bipartisan support.
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Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE
Widespread federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration are prompting fears among Michigan voters about the future of the Social Security program, which provides monthly benefits to retirees and some children.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The wild world of recreational cannabis never slows down. And Michigan’s marijuana industry is certainly no exception.
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Pete Buttigieg won’t seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open US Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.
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Whitmer says record pre-K enrollment will save Michigan families $10K per year
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan families will save an estimated $10,000 per year in child care costs after the state achieved record PreK for All enrollment.
