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Monday In The Mitten: 5 Stories To Know Jan. 13
Michiganders have died from vaping and the flu. Plus, an in-depth look at U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's War Powers Resolution.
MICHIGAN — Happy Monday, Michiganders. Now that we’ve survived the weekend’s ice storm, we’ve rounded up the stories you need to know about as we enter the new week in the Mitten:
In health news, state officials have announced that the third Michigander has died from a “vaping-related lung injury.” Here’s what we know.
Two children have also died this flu season in Michigan, just announced by state officials. They were the first announced deaths in this flu season. Read the full story here.
Find out what's happening in Across Michiganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Michigan State Police are cracking down on human trafficking around the state. Here’s what they have planned this month.
Money is being poured into the state to fight the opioid epidemic this year. Here’s how the $17.5 million will be spent.
Find out what's happening in Across Michiganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
ICYMI, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's (MI-08) War Powers Resolution passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week with bipartisan support, though opponents say it’s non-binary. We dug in to see why leaders support it and what exactly the measure has the power to do.
What story do you think was most important to Michiganders in the last week? Sound off in the comments.
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