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Zena Issa
Newsroom & Stateside InternZena is a senior at the University of Michigan with aspirations of becoming a broadcast journalist. She is interning in the Michigan Public newsroom and with Stateside.
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Hailey Lynch-Bastion is a non-binary candidate running for mayor of Grand Rapids, combining humor with serious political intentions.
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Algae known as didymo, or "rock snot," pose a significant threat to Michigan's aquatic ecosystems. Efforts to eradicate didymo have proven unsuccessful, emphasizing the importance of prevention through thorough equipment cleaning and public awareness.
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Michigan Senate passes bill banning the use of disclosing anyone's sexual orientation or gender identity as a defense in court.
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Michigan lawmakers approved new legislation aimed at enhancing protections for vulnerable roadway users, including cyclists, runners, and people in wheelchairs.
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The detection of bird flu in three new Michigan dairy herds calls for urgent implementation of biosecurity measures to prevent further spread.
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Partnering with organizations in Michigan, Airspace Link aims to create a digital infrastructure for efficient and safe drone operations.
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Plasma ejected from the sun will be hitting the atmosphere over Michigan.
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Researchers at Michigan State University say their study shows a correlation between state-funded paid family leave and a reduction of child maltreatment.
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The Dearborn Heights School District has introduced a new mental health service available 24/7 for users, the first in Michigan, through a text-based app called Counslr.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been detected in a total of four dairy herds in Michigan.