Two Democrats vying for election Tuesday have some contrasts on tax subsidies for data centers, abortion and some other issues. Here are the facts.
Fact checks: Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson on data centers, energy and more
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Seedling data shows Michigan forests under pressure from climate change, deer, disease
For the past three decades, MSU researchers have gone to Manistee National Forest to see which seedlings survive and how that will affect the future of Michigan’s forests.
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Opinion | Our skies are burning. Why clean energy matters for Michigan’s future
The darkening skies and sickening air that swallowed Detroit earlier this month are more than a nuisance: they’re a five-alarm warning of what’s to come if we continue to fail to act.
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Drunk driving crashes and arrests down for Michigan, but not for all counties
Drunk driving incidents continue to decrease across Michigan, but Up North counties have higher rates, data shows.
Posted inTalent & Education
Oakland County schools seek new tax to bypass funding limits. Some cry foul
Should schools get more money? Voters in Oakland County are deciding whether it’s worth raising taxes to give local districts more money.
Posted inMichigan Government
From AI to AIPAC: 6 issues defining Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed race
Michigan’s US Senate race has become one of the most closely watched — and most expensive — races in the country. Money in politics, immigration, health care and affordability are among the issues that have dominated the primary debate.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on data centers, the environment
How would Jocelyn Benson and John James protect the Great Lakes? How would they approach data centers, climate change and energy policy?
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact checks: Abdul El-Sayed record on misogyny, defund the police, Kamala Harris
There’ve been many claims made about former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s US Senate race. Here are the facts.
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Report: Interlochen sex abuse spans 70 years, extends past Jeffrey Epstein
The 97-page report detailed 70 instances of abuse by 47 faculty and staff members.
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Michigan’s next new license plate will raise funds for animal welfare
Michigan drivers will soon be able to purchase a new specialty license plate that supports animal shelters. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed enabling legislation Tuesday.