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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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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.
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People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.
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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.
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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If I say I’m gonna do it, I don’t necessarily mean I’m headed out the door right now to do it.
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Republican nominees for Senate, U.S. House and governor’s offices across the country are sidestepping Trump or openly distancing themselves as they debate Democratic opponents before Election Day.
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Michigan hosted debates for the governor's race, as well as Secretary of State, U.S. Senate and the 7th Congressional District. Here's a recap from debate week and what it showed.
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Sound engineer Mike Fotias recalls his first underground techno party, Detroit's growing warehouse rave scene, and the evolution of its sound.
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John U. Bacon discusses the Detroit Red Wings' various issues, an open letter from Michigan State's athletic director, and the Detroit Lions' defensive struggles.
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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.
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The lawsuit argues DHS “abruptly changed" long-standing policy "while simultaneously threatening college and university officials with criminal prosecution.”
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Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Thomas W. Howe was nominated by the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan.
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Teachers in the Eaton County community have been working under an expired contract since July. In September, administrators requested to begin mediation proceedings in an attempt to resolve negotiations that have stretched since the beginning of this year.
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Hundreds of people could lose their share of the $600 million plus settlement Thursday, if they don’t complete their paperwork.