State News
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At WMU, a master gardener and the local labor union team up to feed students who’re scraping by
As the Trump administration slashes USDA funding for food banks and grocery prices continue to rise, David Prellwitz of Kalamazoo explains how communities can help college students combat food insecurity.
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Michigan leaders say Trump’s hatred of clean energy will hike utility bills, kill jobs
Clean energy advocates say President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is raising utility costs, canceling solar projects, and putting Michigan’s clean energy future at risk.
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Survey: Federal funding cutoff is breeding concerns for Michigan cities
Many Michigan localities expect to see harm from the loss of public funding, though few are preparing for cuts according to a recent survey from the University of Michigan Center for Local, State and Urban Policy.
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Michigan State University Board of Trustees approve memorial to commemorate 2023 shooting tragedy
The MSU Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a plan to build a permanent memorial to honor the victims of the shooting that gripped the MSU community in 2023.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Cheap weed, cranky neighbors, cart recalls, and a dispensary caper that sounds like it’s straight out of a low-budget movie. Yep, it’s another week in Michigan cannabis.
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MichiGanja in Review: Redemption Cannabis proves top-shelf weed doesn’t need a top-shelf price tag
Cheap weed usually comes with a catch. Maybe it’s too dry. Maybe it tastes like hay. But every once in a while, a cannabis company comes along that flips the script. One of them is Redemption Cannabis.
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7 things you should never say in a Michigan dispensary
Weed shopping isn’t rocket science. But knowing what not to say can make for a better dispensary experience—and better cannabis.
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Michigan football fined 10s of millions of dollars, Moore suspended 3 games in sign-stealing scandal
The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars Friday and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for three games for a sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football’s winningest program for nearly two years.
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Kellogg says it will remove artificial dyes from cereals by the end of 2027
WK Kellogg Co. plans to remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the next two and a half years.
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Tlaib’s town hall highlights the real-world impact of tariffs on Michigan manufacturers
As uncertainties around tariffs and trade continue to rise, two business leaders spoke out at a town hall, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) facilitating the discussion on the broader impact on manufacturers, consumers, and communities.
