LANSING
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‘Big beautiful bill:’ Here’s how many people will see higher monthly bills in Lansing, South Lyon, and Howell this year—and the politician who let it happen
Analysts say Michigan ratepayers are likely to see some of the highest increases in the Midwest due to Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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5 notorious true crime cases that happened in Michigan
Explore the darker side of our state’s history with a disturbing deep dive into five famous true crime cases that happened on Michigan soil.
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Why Michigan weed is cheaper than ever—and how that’s a huge problem
Michigan weed sales are slowing. Prices are crashing. Big-name companies are pulling out. Here’s what that means for stoners.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
If it feels like the weed news never stops, you’re not wrong.
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Michigan black bears move south
Around 80% of Michigan’s bear population is found in the Upper Peninsula But the DNR has found a 37% increase in the number of bears in the Lower Peninsula since 2012.
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Personal testimonies reveal what’s at stake in Medicaid debates
As the US Senate debates drastic cuts to the Medicaid program under the GOP’s “big beautiful bill,” Michiganders are stepping up to share what’s at stake.
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6 of the most affordable places to live in Michigan in 2025
Want to put down roots in the Mitten? Take a look at our roundup of some of the cheapest places to live in Michigan and discover your new hometown.
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Crumbling schools, crowded classes: Michigan’s students say it’s time for billionaires to help fund public education
A new ballot initiative could turn the tide for students across the Great Lakes State by holding Michigan’s ultra-wealthy accountable for their fair share of taxes.
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Lansing found a way to reduce gun violence. But the Trump administration is pulling the plug
The city of Lansing invested in a program that reaches the people most likely to pick up a gun. It worked. But now Trump’s Department of Justice is abruptly pulling its support.
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2025 Pride: Michigan’s 10 biggest festivals & events
Here’s your guide to Michigan’s 2025 Pride events happening all month long (and beyond!).
