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The plan provides nearly $5 billion less than the current state budget. Some of the departments that took the biggest hits include Health and Human Services, Labor and Economic Opportunity, and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
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A hunger strike began Monday at North Lake Processing Center. Plus, a vintage toy store in Livonia is adapting to younger generations of customers. -
Michigan’s recycling rate has reached a record high for the fifth year in a row as state officials credit expanded access to recycling programs and increased public education. -
State lawmakers propose amending the state Constitution with a green amendment, and new regulations on PFAS. -
People can track bird movement through Michigan and take some steps to help them along their way as migration season begins. -
Consumers plans to expand its current network of five utility-owned weather stations to 100 by the end of 2027. -
While shipping companies are pledging refunds for customers who directly paid tariff fees, the situation is much trickier for retailers. -
We discuss the effect of immigration policies on young people. Plus, the culture of Detroit's Black cotillion balls.
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After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats. -
Detainees at North Lake Processing Facility, the 1,800-bed immigration detention center in Baldwin, started a hunger strike Monday. By Wednesday morning, there were reports that many had stopped. -
Republicans Aric Nesbitt and Perry Johnson were among the last from their party to turn in nominating petition signatures in their bids for governor. -
The Detroit Metro Airport is testing a new parking system it says will make it easier for passengers to find an open spot. -
"Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.
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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Progressive candidates won endorsements, with some convention attendees saying they're looking for candidates who are inspirational. -
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control. -
The Michigan Department of Education wants to address teacher shortages and improve teacher retention across the state. It recently approved a set of new standards for mentorship programs. -
The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding every ballot cast in Wayne County in the November 2024 federal election. Michigan officials say the department is stoking baseless fears of voter fraud.
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