State News
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Shifting majority on state’s top court could spell big changes for Michiganders’ rights
Conservative judges could score a majority on the Michigan Supreme Court with victories in November—and their decisions would carry some big ramifications for Michiganders’ basic civil rights.
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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is selling his house to seek more privacy
Lions coach Dan Campbell is selling his suburban Detroit home to get more privacy.
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Michigan’s 2024 fall foliage forecast: When to see peak colors in your area
Early October will be the best time to see peak colors in most of Michigan.
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Senate approves Michigan Voting Rights Act along party lines
A four-bill package which would mirror the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 has passed through the Michigan Senate.
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Report: New job projections multiply for massive new manufacturing project in Genesee County
Plans to redevelop land in Genesee County into one of Michigan’s largest manufacturing operations are getting even bigger—with reports calling for a $55 billion investment that will create 10,000 new jobs.
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10 landmark cases that show how the Michigan Supreme Court shapes your rights
Michigan has laws protecting civil rights and reproductive freedoms—but the state Supreme Court still holds a lot of sway over whether those rights are actually protected.
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QRT: Detroit’s new weapon against the opioid crisis
Detroit rolled out a new strategy for curbing opioid-related deaths. It’s called the Quick Response Team, or QRT.
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Trump mocks conspiracy theorist label, plays to international auto fears at Flint town hall
Former President Donald Trump made another stop in Michigan Tuesday, hosting a town hall in Flint alongside Arkansas Gov. and former Trump press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
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Michigan Senate passes school retirement system reforms
Legislation to permanently eliminate the 3% tax some public school teachers pay into a health care fund for retirement passed through the Michigan Senate along party lines Tuesday.
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Pregnant moms in Kalamazoo will get help giving their babies a strong start in 2025—with cash
The groundbreaking program is already working to reduce infant poverty and mortality in Flint—and both Gov. Whitmer and VP Harris plan to build on its success for families in 2025.
