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Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state. Now, party officials and strategists see warning signs.
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In reality, the result is that Democrats retain a slim majority in the Michigan Senate while Republicans remain in the slim majority in the House. And we'll see what happens in November.
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It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.
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One of the biggest appliance manufacturers in the U.S., headquartered in Benton Harbor, says the Iran war has led to a “recession-level industry decline.”
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A six-bill package has been introduced in the state Senate which aims to overhaul Michigan's manufactured housing laws for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says there is a firewall between her and decisions about this year’s elections while she is running for governor.
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Wolf numbers on Isle Royale are rising while moose numbers fall. And, a new library for the Grand Rapids Public Schools focuses on the work of Native American people in Michigan.
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After a shooting at an house rented out through Airbnb in April, the city of Birmingham, Mich. will enact stricter oversight of short-term rentals.
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Need something fun to do this weekend, or 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 May 8-10.
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Where do Michigan's candidates for governor stand on data centers? Plus, what life was like for baseball great Ron LeFlore after his time with the Tigers.
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Oceanwide Expeditions has revealed that 30 passengers disembarked from its cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on April 24, on the remote island of St. Helena, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died.
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The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether legislative leaders have any discretion in deciding whether bills passed by the House and Senate must go to the governor.
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Health officials in Ottawa County say there are no new measles exposure sites, so there's no new risk to the community.
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 Attorney General's office says Fay Beydoun used more than $1 million of state grant money for her own purposes.
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Grand Rapids Police say an 18-year-old male was turned away by other kids and then shot a 15-year-old near a school Tuesday. When a woman tried to help, she was also shot.
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The Professional Women's Hockey League is designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season.
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In Michigan’s much-watched open 35th Senate district special election, Democrat Chedrick Greene wins the Mid-Michigan race as Dems hold onto their Senate majority.
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