Michigan’s population grew between 2020 and 2025, new Census estimates show, but some parts of the state are doing better than others.
Most Michigan counties gained population last year. See where
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Should Michigan bury power lines after back-to-back years of ice storms?
Some say utilities should bury power lines to prevent outages. The costs outweigh the benefits, utilities say.
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Locals to U-M: Your $1.2B supercomputer not welcome here
The project would include nuclear weapons research, prompting Ypsilanti Township to say that could be a community danger.
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Man who crashed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says
The FBI says a man who crashed his pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was carrying out an attack inspired by Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
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Fact check: Perry Johnson’s $4,747 plan overstates Michigan tax cut savings
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson wants to eliminate Michigan’s personal income tax. He’s not alone. Here are the facts.
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Michigan shuts down Belle Isle redevelopment plan critics call ‘dystopian’
Thanks, but no thanks. The state is dismissing a long-shot proposal to buy Belle Isle for $1 billion and convert it into a privately funded entertainment and residential district.
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Family of Michigan ICE detainee offers mutual aid for fellow immigrants
After their father was detained, two sisters launched a network of advocates who help ICE detainees inside and outside the Baldwin detention facility.
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‘No kings’ and ‘no war,’ Trump critics say at protests across Michigan
Michiganders protested in more than 120 communities, according to organizers of the third ‘No Kings’ rally.
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Michigan GOP picks Anthony Forlini, Doug Lloyd for key spots on fall ballot
Experienced candidates top grassroots rivals in Michigan GOP races for secretary of state, attorney general.
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US Education Secretary McMahon urges Whitmer to join schools tax credit plan
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Michigan should join 27 other states in a program that lets taxpayers pour money into scholarships for students to attend public or private schools.