One researcher called the shutdown “a crisis in slow motion” and multiple officials said cuts will worsen if the shutdown drags on.
Federal shutdown hits Michigan telehealth, Head Start, environment, more
Posted inOutdoors Life
Court: Chimps don’t have human rights, must stay in Michigan zoo
A lawyer argued in a hearing last week that a UP zoo should have to prove holding chimpanzees does not violate the animals’ right to liberty. The Michigan Court of Appeals said the zoo doesn’t have to justify the chimps’ confinement because chimpanzees aren’t legal ‘persons.’
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Senate votes to hike hunting and fishing fees
Michigan Senators approves fee increases for hunting, fishing licenses. House leader opposed past attempts.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Trump promised Michigan peace in Mideast, not troops on US streets
President Donald Trump made big promises to Michigan voters last year. Nine months in, he’s made progress in the Middle East, but the state economy remains sluggish.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Poll: Tariffs, grocery costs have Michigan residents sweating economy
Economic worries are often split along partisan lines, as is support for President Trump’s tariffs, according to a survey from the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan lawmakers clash over earmark reforms as criminal hearing looms
With an alleged embezzlement case heading to court next month, the Michigan Senate voted to make the state earmark process more transparent. Some say it doesn’t go far enough.
Posted inMichigan Government
Judge halts deportation for Michigan man with leukemia
A Michigan man facing possible deportation while dealing with life-threatening leukemia must be released from custody or at least be given a bond hearing in immigration court.
Posted inTalent & Education
New fight for Michigan libraries: Keeping AI-generated books off shelves
Some local libraries refuse to stock AI-generated books on their shelves, criticizing their quality and citing ethics. Librarians from Greenville and East Lansing discuss.
Posted inMichigan Government
One test, many siblings: Michigan woman fights to ban fertility fraud
After learning her mother’s fertility doctor had used his own sperm without consent, a Michigan woman is fighting to prevent it from happening to others.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
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