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The Michigan Supreme Court struck down life without parole sentences for people convicted of felony murder before 1980. The ruling is the latest decision limiting mandatory life based on constitutional protections against cruel or unusual punishment.
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Wondering how to fill out the FAFSA for the 2026-2027 school year? With the Trump administration’s recently enacted changes to the Department of Education, see how students and families seeking financial assistance for their studies will be affected. -
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With voting already underway, the two candidates for the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat faced off Monday night for their final debate of the primary season. -
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Here are Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's and U.S. Representative Haley Steven's positions on ICE, rising healthcare costs and data center regulation. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Haley Stevens for U.S. Senate. -
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has determined the "Michiganders for Money Out of Politics" campaign to ban some companies from making political donations has gathered just enough signatures from registered voters to move ahead. -
Michigan's primary election is August 4. Three Democratic candidates will face off for a chance to run against incumbent U.S. Representative Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte). Michigan Public's Rebecca Hector spoke with candidate William Lawrence. -
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Officials are gathering Friday in Ontario to take delight in a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River. The international span is expected to enhance trade on both sides of the border and give travelers another route to both countries. -
I figured that there would likely be additional drama about the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and, sure enough, there is. Here's a link to a pretty good summary, but the overarching story is how stupidly unnecessary the drama is.
