State Leaders
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Frisbie vs Haadsma: Rematch in Michigan’s 44th District could tip control of the state House
Republican state Rep. Steve Frisbie won this seat by 79 votes in 2024. Now, his predecessor wants it back—and the Michigan House majority may depend on who wins.
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Passage of the Michigan Senate budget clears way to negotiate with Whitmer, House leaders
Michigan lawmakers are heading into negotiations over an $88 billion state budget plan, with Democrats prioritizing healthcare, schools, and infrastructure.
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One company makes most of Michigan’s cannabis drinks. I tried 5 of them
Michigan’s cannabis beverage scene has been growing fast.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The joints keep burning, and the cannabis news keeps coming.
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Michigan mom says Rx Kids made all the difference to her family
Nyah Phillips of Inkster explains how a cash prescription program for parents helped her growing family—and why she’s fighting alongside other Michigan moms to expand it statewide.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
It’s been another busy week in the world of Michigan cannabis.
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State Rep. Denise Mentzer wants Michiganders to ask hard questions about data centers
Dozens of data center projects are unfolding across Michigan. And state Rep. Denise Mentzer wants her constituents to have a seat at the table.
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City councilwoman wants downtown Detroit to work for everyone—including teenagers
Detroit’s new free student bus program is getting more teenagers downtown. But Gabriela Santiago-Romero is worried about what happens when they get there.
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This Michigan cannabis brand doesn’t want your weed to look like shit
Growing good cannabis is only half the job. At Growing Pains, the rest comes down to how it’s handled after the harvest.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Stoners are getting ticketed in Ann Arbor, Millions of dollars are allegedly missing in Grand Rapids, and a tiny border town is being overrun by cannabis.
