In his bid for Michigan governor, independent Mike Duggan is not ruling out a new federal ‘Education Freedom Tax Credit’ program that unions argue amounts to a ‘voucher scheme.’
Mike Duggan ‘studying’ Trump school choice program for Michigan
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Michigan agencies, outside groups question Consumers dam sale plan
In testimony to state regulators who will decide whether to approve the sale, experts questioned Consumers Energy’s financial math and raised concerns that new owners could stick the public with repair or removal costs.
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Trump rethinking Canada bridge permit amid Michigan jeers, cheers
As President Donald Trump considers amending a key permit for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, some top Michigan Republicans back his threat to block the nearly completed span from opening, saying they think it will lead to ‘a good deal.’
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Whitmer signs classroom smartphone ban for Michigan schools. What to know
Michigan K-12 students will be banned from using smartphones during instructional time starting this fall. Here’s what to know about the new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Opinion | EVs in 2026: A reset, not a retreat
Michigan knows how to design, build, test and improve vehicles better than anywhere in the world. Electric vehicles aren’t a rejection of that legacy. They’re its next evolution.
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A Michigan dairy CAFO clash over manure digesters and clean water
A proposed dairy CAFO in mid-Michigan is fueling a heated fight over clean water, manure pollution and the future of industrial farming — as supporters tout jobs and renewable energy, and critics warn local rivers are already overwhelmed.
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This plant invaded Michigan with ‘chemical warfare.’ Can beetles defeat it?
State regulators are considering allowing landowners to unleash imported beetles to kill off spotted knapweed, one of the state’s most prolific invaders. Beekeepers may not like that.
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Federal judge dismisses Trump admin lawsuit over Michigan voter rolls
A Trump-appointed judge has dismissed the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Michigan for not sharing confidential voter data, one of 25 cases nationwide.
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Jury convicts in signature fraud scandal that rocked 2022 Michigan governor race
Jury finds two men guilty of conducting a criminal enterprise for fraudulent petition signatures that kept five governor candidates off Michigan’s 2022 ballot.
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Trump threatens to block Michigan-Canada bridge in trade war escalation
President Donald Trump suggests he ‘will not allow’ the nearly completed Gordie Howe International Bridge to open in Detroit because of an ongoing trade war with Canada.