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Posted inQuality of Life
Groups push ‘dignity in death’ for Michigan’s unclaimed dead
As funeral costs rise, more dead people are going unclaimed in parts of Michigan. In Detroit, students at Wayne State are stepping up to honor them when no one else does.
Posted inMichigan Government
Who’s running for Michigan governor: Tom Leonard drops out
Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan recycling rate hits high. Bottle law critics say it could go higher
Michigan’s recycling rate hits a record 26% but still trails the national rate of 32%. A group seeking to repeal the state’s bottle return law argues investing in universal curbside recycling would be more effective.
Posted inMichigan Government
Whitmer, Nessel pan Trump admin demand for Detroit-area ballots
The letter from the Department of Justice is the latest example of the federal government taking an unusual interest in past elections in swing states.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M’s Jordan Acker
Michigan Democrats on Sunday endorsed Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state and Eli Savit for attorney general, while ousting University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Ambassador Bridge cuts some tolls ahead of Gordie Howe opening
The Detroit bridge wars are heating up, with the Ambassador Bridge cutting some tolls to compete with the soon-to-open Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Posted inTalent & Education
Detroit schools have new tool in enrollment fight: social media influencers
The strategy to hire 23 students to share positive messaging about the district is the latest in an ongoing battle to grow enrollment.
Posted inQuality of Life
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.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Report: Metro Detroit losing ground, faces ‘hard truths’ about economy
A Detroit Regional Chamber report claims that focusing on turning around the poor performance should be the top goal of statewide policymakers elected this fall, the Detroit Regional Chamber says.