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Michigan Lt. Gov., other Democratic lawmakers say they've gotten credible threats after Kirk killing
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is among the Michigan political figures who have been threatened following the murder of far-right political activist Charlie Kirk.
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Ford is moving its headquarters for the first time in seven decades. The carmaker is relocating to a newly constructed building three miles away in its longtime home of Dearborn, Michigan.
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New Zealand's unique birds are at risk of extinction, like the kiwi. So the country is trying to eradicate the invasive species that prey on them. Everyday people are lining up to help.
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NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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The Michigan farmer suicide prevention program pays for counseling services for Michigan farmers, but its funding could be at risk.
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Oral arguments in a lawsuit against some earmarks in the current state budget are taking place this week.
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This week, attorneys for Michigan Senate Democrats faced off against House GOP lawyers in a Michigan Court of Appeals courtroom in Detroit to argue constitutional law, legislative prerogatives and who is ultimately responsible for ensuring nine bills remaining in legislation limbo get moved to the governor’s desk.
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Need help finding plans for your weekend? Want to know what's happening in your community? Here are 24 events happening across the state September 5-7 that we think are worth your time.
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If you've ever wondered why people who aren't Trump supporters get so infuriated with him and his administration, well — let's be honest — it's a laundry list. But consistently never taking personal responsibility (particularly when things go badly) is definitely near the top.
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First, trans advocates plan to protest Michigan Medicine's decision to drop gender-affirming care for youth. Then, a new report found Michigan's utilities are the worst in the nation when it comes to restoring electricity. Also, advice on moving from The Best Advice Show and how to start a micro-garden.
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Tenured faculty at Michigan State University were recognized as a union this week. Approval for the union comes after arbitration between MSU faculty and administration.
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A judge dismisses charges against Michigan’s 2020 so-called ‘fake electors’, the ‘nine bills’ lawsuit between the state House and state Senate is back in court, and three weeks before a possible partial government shutdown, there’s no obvious signs of a budget deal in Lansing.
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Hollier, a former state senator, previously ran for the Detroit congressional seat in 2022 and 2024. Both times Shri Thanedar won the Democratic nomination and the seat.
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