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States Will Keep Pushing AI Laws Despite Trump's Efforts To Stop Them
Congressional Republicans tried twice this year to pass moratoriums on state AI laws, but both efforts failed.
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Michigan Supreme Court Asked To Grant Hearing On Rights Of Chimpanzees At Upper Peninsula Zoo
Ultimately, the lawyers are seeking the seven chimpanzees in question to be released to a designated sanctuary.
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As Michiganders Consider Ballot Measure, Report Flags Big Costs Of Proof Of Citizenship Rules
A report from a trio of organizations focused on racial justice and democracy warns that enacting these laws would carry a hefty price tag.
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House Health Policy Committee Advances Michigan Abortion Reporting Requirements To Full Chamber
The bill package was lauded as “common sense laws” by Genevieve Marnon, legislative director for Right to Life of Michigan.
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Michigan College Access Network Relaunches Programs Halted By DOGE Cuts
A Michigan nonprofit is restarting two programs intended to help students explore their options for college.
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Anti-Trump PAC Targets Huizenga's 4th Congressional District In Midterm Election Spending Campaign
The spending in the campaign could reach $100 million, according to POLITICO.
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Michigan Judge Rejects Benson's Election Guidance On Mail-In Ballots With Mismatched Numbers
“While the Secretary can issue instructions and guidance, they must be fully consistent with the Michigan Law,” Judge Schwartzl wrote.
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As Data Centers Flock To Michigan Communities, What Protections Exist For Residents?
Local pushback grows as utilities, regulators and lawmakers grapple with how to power — and police — Michigan’s data center rush.
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Democratic Candidates For Michigan Governor Set To Appear For Spring Forum On Gun Violence
GOP gubernatorial candidates were invited but did not respond, the group says.
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Lions Tight End Sends Letter To State Legislators In Support Of Law To Ban Experimenting On Dogs
Other celebrities who also expressed support for the legislation appeared in a TV ad in support of the bill.
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Overall Cost Of Thanksgiving Meal 5% Lower Than Last Year
Overall, the report found the cost of the meal is still higher than it was in 2020, when the meal cost $46.90.
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Families Worry As Cost Of Autism Therapy Comes Under State Scrutiny
More kids are getting diagnosed with autism as screenings increase. As a result, state spending on the service has skyrocketed.
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Republicans Want ‘Comprehensive Oversight' Of Michigan's 2026 Election. What Does That Mean?
The letter doesn’t specify what “comprehensive oversight” means. And it’s not clear that those who signed the letter agree on the meaning.
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Palisades Opponents Pursue Federal Lawsuit Over Restart Of Nuclear Plant On Lake Michigan Shoreline
Prema Chandrathil, a public affairs officer for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, said the body does not comment on ongoing litigation.
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Michigan Democrats Push To Label War On Gaza A Genocide As Party Moves Closer To Their Position
Last week, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) introduced a House resolution officially recognizing the situation in Gaza as a genocide.
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Woman Says Michigan County GOP Shared Flyer Justifying Force, Even Use Of Cars, Against Protesters
The Advance was able to review the document, which states that protestors have “shown disdain and contempt for motorists and passengers."
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Michigan Regulators To Host Public Hearing On DTE Contracts For Saline Township Data Center
The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold the hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 3, on Microsoft Teams.
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After Contentious Public Comment, State Board Of Education Passes New Health And Sex Ed Standards
“I am proud of what we just did,” said Dr. Pamela Pugh, the board’s president. “We made safer spaces for students, all students.”
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Leaders Urge Dearborn Residents To Ignore GOP Gubernatorial Candidate's Planned March Through City
Gubernatorial candidate Anthony Hudson, who said on X that he planned the march “to protect Americans from Sharia law.”
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Congress Pushes Hemp Crackdown After Pressure From States, Marijuana Industry
A provision significantly limiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products made its way into legislation to reopen the federal government.
