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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 Michigan Immigrant Rights Center says it needs to end legal representation for more than 500 unaccompanied immigrant children due to a federal contract expiring. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The Michigan Public Service Commission is taking comments on a proposal that could set the stage for later incentives or penalties for electric utilities. -
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. -
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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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