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A recent study in the Journal of Great Lakes Research found that residents of lower socioeconomic communities in Muskegon feared the cleaned-up shoreline would be taken over by private interests.
In the year since a scathing report exposed child labor in a Michigan factory, legislators and regulatory agencies have taken steps to combat the complex problem.
Former President Donald Trump is returning to Michigan next week for a rally in Freeland, his third Michigan stop of 2024. Saginaw County is key to winning Michigan, which in turn is key to winning the White House.
Michigan’s undemocratic emergency manager law set in motion the contamination of a majority-Black city. Ten years and $1 billion later, it’s unconscionable the law is still on the books.
After months of stagnation, a partisan tie in the state House is ending and Democrats are returning to full power. But the state budget – and campaigning – will likely dominate lawmakers’ time.
Michigan’s trout season starts Saturday, and the DNR is warning fishers about didymo, a type of algae that can be harmful to trout and other fish. New Zealand mudsnails, another invasive species, can also be harmful to trout.
Tawas Point Lighthouse will reopen for the 2024 season after a year of construction. The $455,500 project was made possible through the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
The latest Lunch Break event featured expert panelists discussing how the changes to 2024’s FAFSA form are burdening Michigan students, families and educational institutions.