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Coal plant shutdowns are beginning of end of an era

Consumers Energy in April closed seven of its coal-burning units.DTE Energy plans to shut eight of its coal-burning units by the year 2023.Mark Barteau is…

Catastrophically injured auto accident survivors at the state Capitol, asking legislators to fix no fault law that's depriving them of care

Experts say Michigan's "bipartisan success" on no-fault reform is really a "bipartisan failure," as people lose care

Observers say work on Michigan's new no fault auto insurance bill in 2019 was rushed, sloppy, and obscured behind closed doors. But it passed with bipartisan support. Both sides promised to fix any problems with it later. The broken promise is leaving injured people without care.

Glenn Youngkin, governor-elect of Virginia, holds a broom while greeting attendees after speaking during an election night event in Chantilly, Va. Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Virginia's closely watched governor's race.

Why education was a top voter priority this election

This week's election results show education issues foremost in the minds of many voters, and suggest many parents may be seeking a course correction after 18 months of disruptions.

A Delta Air Lines plane lands at Los Angeles International Airport on Aug. 25. Delta is increasing health insurance premiums for unvaccinated employees by $200 per month to cover higher costs of care related to COVID-19. The airline industry hasn't come out against a government-imposed vaccine mandate for domestic travel.

With Vaccines Now Mandated For Workplaces, Will A Travel Mandate Be Next?

Public health officials and infectious disease experts say requiring vaccination for domestic air and rail travel would help slow COVID-19's spread, but the travel industry opposes a vaccine mandate.

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PFAS levels in Norton Creek plummet after state investigation

Surface water levels of PFAS chemicals have plummeted in a creek that flows into the Huron River, after a state investigation. Investigators went upstream…

Shipping containers are stacked high at the Port of Los Angeles in April. Supply chain disruptions are hitting small-business owners across the United States.

Cargo Is Piling Up Everywhere, And It's Making Inflation Worse

A surge in imports is overwhelming transportation networks and testing supply chains, making life hard for small-business owners.

Having a hobby is good for you. Here's how to find one

When was the last time you did something just for fun — not to make money, or be productive, or because someone else wanted you to? These five tips can help you approach starting a hobby.

The Carbon Green BioEnergy Refinery in Lake Odessa, Michigan.

Gov. Whitmer's aides lay out carbon reduction plans

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s cabinet members offered more details Friday on the goal of making Michigan a “carbon neutral” state within 30 years.The plans…

A copy of the final edition of the Rocky Mountain News sits in a newspaper box on a street corner in Denver, Colorado.

Stop The Presses! Newspapers Affect Us, Often In Ways We Don't Realize

On this week's radio show, we trace the history of fake news. Plus, in a time when accurate information is so important, we ask who ultimately bears the cost when no one wants to pay for local news.

At-home tests are becoming increasingly difficult to find despite manufacturers boosting production as COVID-19 cases rise in schools and employers increase monitoring.

An Epidemiologist Says At-Home Testing Is Key To Stopping COVID

Harvard epidemiologist Michael Mina wants to increase availability of the at-home rapid tests the Biden administration is promoting. But he warns of a shortage without market competition.

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