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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a permit for Enbridge to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac, to house a section of pipeline to replace the current Line 5 twin pipelines that are lying on the lakebed. It's a notable step in the process of building the controversial tunnel.
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The Anderson Economic Group has updated its initial analysis of economic damages from an extended period of wildfire smoke from Canada, estimating a total loss in 10 states of more than $38 billion. -
Algae can be used for sustainable products but there has to be a lot of it — enough biomass — to make that work. Researchers at Michigan State University say they have developed a way to increase growth. -
Need something to do this weekend? Looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from August 14-16. -
More than 2.5 million Michiganders turned out to vote in last week’s primary. What can voter enthusiasm tell us about the November election? -
It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most. -
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center says it needs to end legal representation for more than 500 unaccompanied immigrant children due to a federal contract expiring. -
Some Michigan Republicans are raising alarms after a video posted online purports to show a noncitizen on the state's voter roll. The secretary of state is skeptical. -
The university announced Tuesday that it has selected a 144-acre parcel on Textile Road in Ypsilanti for the $1.25 billion project. -
Flint Police Chief Terence Green said law enforcement will be stepping up security ahead of a major classic car show downtown this week. -
Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September. -
Social media companies are facing a wave of lawsuits that claim the companies harm young users. Michigan was originally involved in a lawsuit that’s headed to court this week, but the Attorney General’s office quietly withdrew after facing a request for records from Meta. -
Voters in Wisconsin, Minnesota and several other states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of November's midterms.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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The Michigan Public Service Commission says power bills could get cheaper if, for example, rates start getting set for multiple years at a time rather than annually. -
As part of a new pilot program, final letter grades for first-semester freshman will be replaced with either a designation of “pass” or “no credit.” -
Democratic leaders say they're focused on recruiting volunteers to knock doors and talk up the party's candidates ahead of the November election. -
Three wasp species were released this summer to help reduce scarlet lily beetles in Michigan. The invasive species defoliates the stems, flowers, and leaves of the lilies. -
The Woodward Dream Cruise, established in Ferndale in 1995, is returning on August 15 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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A report by the University of Michigan's Poverty Solutions found that nearly 40% of Michiganders are struggling to afford basic needs. -
Michigan Reconnect is lowering its eligibility age from 25 to 21 starting this fall. The state's 2027 education budget includes $25 million to support students in achieving a postsecondary credential if eligible. -
The Michigan Public Service Commission is taking comments on a proposal that could set the stage for later incentives or penalties for electric utilities. -
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The U.S. Army says it’s opening up test ranges, including one at Michigan's Camp Grayling, to private companies developing missiles and drones. -
Michigan Democrats are showing unity behind their statewide candidates, coming together three days after a heated U.S. Senate primary highlighted divisions between the party's progressive and moderate wings. -
A federal judge in Michigan has cleared the way for a civil trial in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was shot in the back of the head by police. -
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Cyclospora — a microscopic parasite that produces prodigious poop problems — is on the decline in Michigan, the state health department says. -
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