State News
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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.
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Report: Federal clean energy investments to drive down utility bills across Michigan
Through a combination of new state and federal clean energy laws, the average Michigan household can expect to save about $300 on their annual utility bill over the next six years.
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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news from Michigan as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Riley Greene homers twice and surging Tigers top struggling Orioles 4-2
Riley Greene homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers beat Baltimore 4-2 on Sunday to take two of three from the Orioles.
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Weed the People: Why Michigan’s cannabis voters hold the key to the November election
With voter turnout expected to be crucial again in November, particularly in battleground states like Michigan, cannabis voters can once again play a pivotal role in deciding the election results.
