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Ask Dr. Litinas: What science actually says about cannabis—and what we still don’t know
More Michiganders than ever are turning to cannabis for wellness and relief. But even with medical and recreational access, stigma surrounding the plant still lingers—especially when it comes to understanding what cannabis can actually do for our health.
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Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect in Walmart knife attack
A man accused of entering a Walmart in Michigan and randomly stabbing shoppers before being detained by bystanders is expected to face terrorism and multiple assault charges
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Macomb County households will start losing money this year under Trump’s new spending law. Here’s how much—and who let it happen
Across Macomb County, families are bracing for the impact of a single vote in Washington—one that erased more than $500 million in public funding from their communities.
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Federal cuts will hit the Flint region hardest. Here’s how much money people there stand to lose—and who tried to stop it
More than half a billion dollars in public funding for health care and food programs is vanishing, taking millions from Michigan’s 8th District. The law that did it passed by a single vote.
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Here’s how many Michiganders in Flint and the Tri-Cities will lose SNAP benefits in 2025—and the elected politician who tried to stop it
Trump’s tax bill will take around 46,000 people off SNAP in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet voted against it.
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Here’s how many people in Southwest Michigan will lose SNAP benefits in 2025—and the elected politician who made it happen
About 25,000 people in the Holland-Kalamazoo region are waiting to hear if Rep. Bill Huizenga will run for reelection in 2026, after he voted to take food benefits away from their families.
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Here’s how many Michiganders in Macomb and Oakland counties will lose SNAP benefits in 2025—and the elected politician who made it happen
The representative who voted to take away food benefits from around 36,000 people in his district plans to run for governor.
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Here’s how many Michiganders in the Lansing area will lose SNAP benefits in 2025—and the elected politician who made it happen
The representative who voted to take away food benefits from around 23,000 people in his district plans to run for reelection next year.
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‘Big beautiful bill’ will end Medicaid for people in Macomb and Oakland counties this year. Here’s how many will lose it—and who’s responsible
The representative who voted to take away health care from nearly 20,000 Michiganders in his district also plans to run for governor.
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‘Big beautiful bill’ will end Medicaid for people in Bay and Saginaw counties this year. Here’s how many will lose it—and who’s responsible
The district includes Flint and the Tri-Cities, and faces some of the most severe challenges in the state as a result of Trump’s tax bill. The congresswoman who represents the region said it’s the “last thing” her community needs.
