State Leaders
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Lansing-area lawmakers joins with labor unions in proposing guardrails on AI and employee monitoring
State lawmakers and union leaders shared details on proposed regulations for AI in the workplace.
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Hash Bash returns to Ann Arbor without the Monroe Street Fair
Hash Bash is returning to the University of Michigan Diag at noon on Saturday, April 4, 2026, marking its 55th year as one of the country’s most visible pro-cannabis protests.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis scene is always moving.
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Sen. Mallory McMorrow proposes parent-approved safeguards to keep Michigan kids safe online
In an exclusive interview, McMorrow told The ‘Gander how she’s fighting alongside Michigan parents to create guardrails that prevent Big Tech companies from profiting off of kids’ online data.
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Powerful union federation says ‘hell no’ to ICE ramping up presence in Michigan
As federal officials announce that they will pull back Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Minnesota, some remain skeptical about what that might look like, and if the drawdown is a sign that ICE activity could surge elsewhere, like Michigan.
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Stoners pick the 8 best dispensaries in Michigan
Hundreds of Michiganders voted in our readers’ choice poll to help identify some of the best dispensaries in Michigan.
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Michiganders say Trump’s voucher push puts Michigan public school funding at risk
Michigan education advocates say that while the state’s 2026 budget includes new funding for public schools, Trump’s voucher-style program—and a Republican plan to change school property taxes—could still drain the state’s education funding.
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Michigan’s Mallory McMorrow takes on Big Tech as US Senate run heats up
The US Senate contender from Royal Oak draws a line in the sand—her new plan will protect kids online.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
It’s been another busy week for Michigan cannabis.
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Cannabis can help Michigan patients but it’s not risk-free
Cannabis has become part of everyday life for many Michiganders. But accessibility also brings responsibility.
