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Michigan and 13 other states are suing the U.S. Department of Labor for clawing back several million dollars in funding for improvements to state unemployment insurance systems.
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What is life like for Lansing residents living on the streets amid a string of murders of unhoused men? Also, a conversation about how Michigan teaches elementary math, and what’s still needed to bring kids along. And two prominent Michigan candidates backed the Uncommitted movement in 2024: how are they handling their midterm campaigns this year?
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Mothfire Brewing Co., Founders Brewing Co., and Bearded Lamb Brewing Co. are the big winners at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival in Colorado. Six Michigan breweries overall won medals.
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With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it's not a crystal ball.
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Ahead of early voting, Michigan local clerks are testing voting machine accuracy in public demonstrations to ensure secure results and build trust in the midterm election.
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According to the study, elevated lead levels were detected in 12 Michigan water systems in 2025, affecting 177,923 Michiganders.
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At Grand Rapids Public Schools, Amy Westcott has made it her mission to create the district’s first dedicated library centered on Native American histories and lived experiences.
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More than 167,000 Michiganders fell off of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) since last summer, in large part, experts say, because of new work rules and more red tape.
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Firefighters are working to contain two wildfires in Michigan's Upper Peninsula totaling near 600 acres, one of which has forced several evacuations.
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Sargento has developed a natural American cheese, hoping to give consumers classic melt without added ingredients.
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President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised.
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Michigan’s Senate race has become a battle over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Republicans portray him as a dangerous radical; El-Sayed responds by traveling across Michigan and meeting voters.
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The Michigan Infrastructure Council wants to develop a Citizens Infrastructure Guide to help people understand the need to invest in road, water, internet, electricity and other essential services.
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 United Auto Workers union generally supports Democrats, but members are divided over whether Democrats or Republicans better represent working-class interests.
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State Senate Democrats have introduced a package of bills that, among other changes, would dramatically boost the credits that customers get for losing electricity after outages.
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Michigan Public interviewed the Democratic and Republican candidates for the U of M Board of Regents to learn more about their campaigns and hopes for the university.
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A Michigan Supreme Court case heard this week is testing the limits of state civil rights law.It involves a former social work professor at Calvin University whose contract wasn’t renewed after he officiated a same-sex wedding for a colleague. His lawyers argued that amounted to sex-based discrimination by association.
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U.S. Senate debate takeaways, a library in Grand Rapids dedicated to Native American literature, and a conversation with Will Lawrence, the Democratic candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
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President Donald Trump has made a political living for years saying and doing whatever the hell he wants. Somehow this is accepted as his style. But the horrible things he says and terrible decisions he makes aren't working well for his Republican underlings.
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The debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed got so off-track that moderator Rick Albin of WOOD-TV felt compelled to chime in: "I’d like to be a part of the debate, too!"
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Republican Anthony Forlini said he had improved "election integrity" as county clerk, while Democrat Garlin Gilchrist argued that his opponent had "placated election deniers."
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The lawsuit argues BCBSM worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association companies in other states to keep competition out.
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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 October 9-11.
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Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Jody White was nominated by the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan.
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Police frequently called Border Patrol when drivers were unlicensed. State politicians helped create this dynamic.
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Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects that have found their way into southern Michigan. Early detection methods have gotten creative.
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Trade policy and the war with Iran are issues where the two candidates have been in conflict in recent days.
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Leaders from the Police Officers Association of Michigan and the Fraternal Order of Police flanked Republican Congressman Tom Barrett, who took aim at old tweets by his Democratic opponent.