State News
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Mayor Abdullah Hammoud wants local residents to help shape Dearborn’s future
Dearborn residents can submit ideas, vote on what matters most, and directly shape the future of the city.
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Mallory McMorrow releases plan for Michigan data centers ‘done right,’ with a focus on green energy
Data centers in Michigan don’t have to be developments fraught with transparency and environmental concerns, US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow said Thursday as she released a policy plan to better regulate hyperscale digital infrastructure.
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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
It’s been another busy stretch in Michigan cannabis. Spark up and catch up here.
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Michigan GOP delegate calls for ICE cosplayers at the polls
A precinct delegate and election worker is reportedly looking to recruit volunteers to dress up as ICE agents on Election Day—which is a federal crime.
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8 fascinating facts about Lake Erie, the most underrated Great Lake
Learn about an oft-overlooked treasure with this roundup of fun facts and figures about our lovely Lake Erie.
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That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.
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Multifaith clergy coalition demands end to ICE presence in Michigan
A group of 100 faith leaders across religious backgrounds gathered on the steps of the Michigan Capitol building on Tuesday with three demands to counter the presence of ICE in Michigan.
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Nessel, Romulus file lawsuit against DHS to halt planned ICE detention center
The State of Michigan and the city of Romulus have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the US Department of Homeland Security, challenging plans to convert a warehouse in Romulus into a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday.
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Nessel seeks 85% reduction in ‘bloated, unjustified’ DTE gas rate request
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday announced that she’d filed testimony on DTE Energy’s request to increase its natural gas rates, with Nessel seeking to slash the $237.5 million request by 85%.
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8 animal sanctuaries in Michigan (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)
Ever dreamed of cuddling a black bear cub, chilling with an alligator, or virtually ‘adopting’ a soccer-playing cow? You can do all that and more through these 8 inspiring animal sanctuaries in Michigan.
