An autopsy released Thursday found that Ashley Hoath, the third of four inmates to die this year at Michigan’s only women’s prison, died by suicide after suffering acute aspirin poisoning.
Death at Michigan women’s prison ruled suicide. Autopsy points to aspirin
Posted inOutdoors Life
How a 105-foot schooner is teaching teens the Detroit River’s story
The Detroit River Scholars program gives students in southeast Michigan hands-on experience on the water. Its goal is to break down barriers and help youth find a personal connection to the river.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan poised to close ‘revolving door’ for lawmaker lobbyists
Michigan would create a two-year ‘cooling off’ period before lawmakers can become lobbyists under bills sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Critics have raised free speech concerns.
Posted inMichigan Government
Abdul El-Sayed outraises Haley Stevens, but super PACs dominate Senate race
New financial disclosures show Abdul El-Sayed is outraising rivals in Michigan’s US Senate race. But super PAC spending heavily favors fellow Democrat Haley Stevens.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Haley Stevens’ record in the auto bailout, saving 200K jobs
US Senate candidate Haley Stevens touts her role as chief of staff to the Obama administration auto rescue task force. Accounts from the time indicate she was not a decision maker and primarily managed day-to-day operations.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What to know as wildfires envelop Michigan in smoke (again)
Smoky summers are becoming the norm in Michigan as climate change increases wildfire threats. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan cyclospora outbreak: Why buying directly from grower is safer right now
Based on the best information currently available, produce harvested from your own garden or a U-pick farm, or bought directly from the grower at a producer-only farmers market, genuinely is the safer option right now.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
State issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its ‘significant impacts’
State agencies said the pipeline tunnel construction would affect Native American burial sites, wetlands and threatened and endangered species but concluded the benefits of the tunnel outweigh the damages. The project remains tied up in court.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Massive data center wins local tax break — but 9 times smaller than requested
‘The Barn’ asked Saline Township for a $147M tax break, after boosting the data center’s value by 9 times from the original request. The township OK’d a cut — but dialed back the amount.
Posted inMichigan Government
As racial wealth gaps persist, bills would have Michigan study reparations
Supporters say the proposal is aimed at identifying solutions to issues such as the Black-white homeownership gap, while critics question whether creating new commissions and offices is the best use of state resources.