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The new lock at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie is in the third phase of construction. The megaproject is over budget and funds to finish the lock are uncertain. A federal report found if the current lock for large ships fails, it could cause a deep recession, leading to as many as 11 million people to be unemployed.

Federal budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration could cause significant disruption in the efforts to restore and sustain fish populations in the Great Lakes.

Tate is joining a crowded Democratic primary field to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters who is not running for reelection in 2026.

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters’ announcement that he won’t run for reelection has left Democrats and Republicans across Michigan to reevaluate 2026's races. Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta evaluate the stakes.

Senator Gary Peters has just announced his retirement. Additionally, there is an upcoming debut album from a Michigan alternative rock artist. We also have news about an indigenous Michigan apple that can withstand temperature fluctuations. Lastly, we'll explore the history of Traverse City’s Botanic Garden.

We talk to the It's Just Politics team about Gary Peters' decision and the implications.

“After three terms in the House, and two terms in the Senate, I believe now is time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my current chapter, and then turn over the reins. I will therefore not seek re-election in 2026," said Peters in a video message.

Today, Michelle Jokisch Polo takes us through the Laken Riley Act and it's impacts on immigrants without legal status.

The DOOBIE Act, introduced by Senator Gary Peters, aims to update federal hiring policies by preventing disqualification of job applicants based on past marijuana use.

“Fire equipment, first off, tends to be very expensive and it’s difficult for fire departments, particularly smaller fire departments and more rural fire departments, to have the type of equipment necessary to protect individuals," said U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI).