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Trio of Michigan Senate Democrats introduce policy to address data center water usage
Following a groundswell of opposition to data center projects throughout the state, a trio of Democratic lawmakers in the Michigan Senate have put forth policy to address concerns of the facilities’ water and energy usage.
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Trail cam captures Michigan cougar kittens. What DNR is saying about cubs
Two cougar cubs spotted last spring in Ontonagon County were seen again this month, walking along a snowy trail with an adult cougar in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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Michigan’s US Senate candidates weigh in on data centers and AI
We asked Michigan’s US Senate candidates about data centers and AI. Here’s what they said—in their own words.
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What Michiganders should know about ‘scromiting’ and other cannabis side effects
Cannabis is often discussed in terms of benefits—like pain relief, euphoria,improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and better quality of life.
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Trump wants to loosen federal weed laws. Here’s what that actually means for Michigan stoners
Marijuana could soon be reclassified under federal law. It’s a big deal for cannabis businesses and researchers. But for many Michigan consumers, the change may go unnoticed.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in Michigan cannabis:
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AI chatbots are spreading abortion misinformation to Michiganders—and lawmakers are fighting back
Cybersecurity experts and state lawmakers want to ensure that Michiganders have access to accurate abortion information online—even if that means pushing back against federal restrictions.
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Republicans vote to jack up health care costs for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders
One vote in the Republican-controlled US Senate is putting hundreds of thousands of Michiganders on track to pay more for health care—or lose it altogether.
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Michigan Dems say $645M work project cuts are ‘cruel’
Organizations that have relied on Michigan state agency work project funding learned Thursday that the House Republican vote to disapprove nearly $645 million in agency spending will be harmful to key services aided by the state.
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OPINION: Here’s how young people can get involved in Michigan politics
Young Michiganders are driving political change across the state.

























