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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Trenton lawmaker is fighting cuts to Downriver arts funding
  • How a Trenton lawmaker is speeding up Detroit Metro Airport upgrades

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a little snow; chilly, temps: high: 28, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Frigid with a few snowflakes, with a high of 20 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan lawmaker unknowingly axed funding to building named after his dad (themorningsun.com) — A Trenton-area state senator is pushing back after House Republicans, including a Downriver lawmaker, voted to cut work project funding that included $2 million for Wyandotte’s James R. DeSana Center for Arts and Culture. The move halted remaining roof and exterior repair money, though supporters hope to restore the grant in a future supplemental budget. The debate highlights broader partisan tensions over how Michigan handles long-term project funds.
   

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• 14 newly signed laws set to "cut red tape" in Michigan for 2026 (michigansthumb.com) — New statewide laws taking effect in 2026 include a measure from Sen. Darrin Camilleri of Trenton that speeds up funding and federal access for improvements at Detroit Metro Airport, a key travel hub for Downriver residents. Other bills streamline rules for auto repair shops, cottage food businesses, farmland preservation, tax tribunals, pheasant hunting, and small concessions, all pitched as cutting red tape across Michigan.
   

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  • A large fire at the Motel 6 in Southgate early Monday morning sent occupants running for safety and was visible to drivers on I-75 near Northline Road.
    6:51AM on Dec 29: Crews are working to extinguish a fire at the Motel 6 in Southgate, with smoke visible to drivers on I-75 near Northline Road. (Nextdoor )
  • Anyone know anything about home security cameras.
    A lot of information to process. Not even sure how they work as far as recording. I assume they are motion activated and recorded to the cloud with… (Nextdoor North of Harrison)
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🗞 Nearby News

Riverview

  • Big deficit early dooms Carlson vs Saline in girls hoops holiday showcase matchup (thenewsherald.com)

Woodhaven

  • South Lyon East girls hoops stays perfect on season with win over Woodhaven at Airport Holiday Showcase (theoaklandpress.com)

Gibraltar

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