Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is among a growing list of celebrities backing legislation to end painful testing on dogs in Michigan.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Trump accuses Slotkin, other Dems of sedition ‘punishable by death’
In a video, Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democrats called on military members to uphold constitution and defy ‘illegal orders.’ President Donald Trump called it ‘sedition.’
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Citing threats, Michigan lawmakers race to grow police power, hide addresses
Michigan legislators say they face growing threats that justify expanding the power of their own police force and redacting their home addresses from public records.
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50-year mortgage? What Trump’s home loan push could mean for Michigan
Would the Trump administration’s pitch for a 50-year mortgage really make housing more affordable? Experts say short-term gain could lead to long-term pain.
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Northern Michigan town’s vote to end zoning would help trustee build a mine
A township board in northern Michigan has begun the process of eliminating zoning rules. That would allow a township trustee to build a lucrative gravel mine on his property.
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Republicans ask DOJ to oversee Michigan’s 2026 election. Dems cry foul
Republicans urge federal oversight of Michigan’s 2026 election because SOS Jocelyn Benson is a candidate for governor. Democrats call it an invitation for Trump ‘interference.’
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Officials: Detroit flight delays, cancellations continue despite shutdown end
The longest federal government shutdown on record may be over, but it could be a while before air travel is back to normal, pilots and Wayne County Airport Authority officials warned Thursday.
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Michigan lawmakers OK ‘pork’ reform after scandals, investigations
With an alleged earmark embezzlement case heading to court next week, Michigan lawmakers finalize reform plan to require public disclosure 45 days before final budget votes.
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Historic government shutdown ends. Michigan lawmakers divided on deal
Michigan’s US House delegation votes along party lines on bill to end historic 43-day government shutdown.
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A week after election, 37 uncounted ballots may decide Michigan mayoral race
The margin in Hamtramck’s mayoral race is just 11 votes. The outcome may hinge on how 37 uncounted absentee ballots are resolved.