ProbeTruth is the first commercialized research from the UM-Flint campus, officials said. The company, which helps detect content generated by artificial intelligence, aims to employ 50 workers by the end of 2026.
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Special education in Michigan : Three things to know
Navigating the state’s special education system can be tricky. Here’s what to know.
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Trump, DOGE and deep divides: Biggest Michigan politics stories of 2025
It was a monumental political year in Michigan, with the return of a divided state government and the return of President Donald Trump. These are the stories that defined the year, from the Michigan Capitol to the White House.
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EMU offers women a chance to earn bachelor’s degrees in prison
The 12 women who earned bachelor’s degrees at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in September participated in the largest graduation so far by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
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Michigan inmates learn commercial truck driving, other trades from behind bars
Michigan is a national leader in education programs for the incarcerated. Commercial truck driving, cosmetology, manufacturing and business programs are popular with inmates, with more offerings on the horizon.
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Michigan’s minimum wage is going up in 2026. Here’s why
Michigan’s minimum and sub-minimum wages will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. Not everyone is happy about that.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Dec. 26: A holly jolly News Quiz
Ho ho ho. What do you know? Find out with the magnificent Bridge Michigan News Quiz.
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Wonder what worries Michigan most? Go to a city council meeting
A new study from U-M finds most residents speaking at city council public comment periods in 15 communities are concerned primarily with local problems such as housing, public works and zoning, while a smaller proportion raise broader social concerns such as affordability, anti-racism and homelessness.
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Michigan’s death doulas bring solace to those navigating the end of life
Death doulas are helping individuals and families navigate end-of-life care amid what experts call a ‘crisis’ in services for Michigan’s aging population.
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Goose-gassing, spearfishing among Michigan outdoors policy changes in 2025
The state ruled on a controversial goose-gassing program, underwater spearfishing and other issues, and is moving toward deciding when coyotes can be killed.