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Lansing mayor calls for Biden to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco
A coalition of mayors from across the country is calling on the White House to issue a final rule prohibiting menthol cigarettes.
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More gun law reforms, human trafficking bills in the works in Michigan
Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are making plans for the second half of the legislative session, which include more gun safety reforms.
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Greater Lansing to get 50 new EV chargers due to Biden administration funds
Driving an electric vehicle will soon be much more convenient in Mid-Michigan thanks to millions of dollars in federal funding awarded this week.
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Michigan schools to get new pollution-free buses thanks to federal funds
More than $17 million in federal grant funding will enable school districts in Michigan to purchase dozens of new electric or low-emission school buses.
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It’s been a rough 3 years for the Michiganders who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
Three years after the Jan. 6 riots, the extremists who followed orders from ex-President Donald Trump are now facing the law.
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Michigan state lawmaker enters crowded US House race
MICHIGAN—State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet on Wednesday became the fifth candidate to enter a competitive race for a US House seat that Democrats are being forced to defend without an incumbent because of US Rep. Dan Kildee’s retirement this year. Defending the seat could be vital for Democrats in a year in which they need…
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FBI calls bomb threats at state capitols a hoax
A bomb threat emailed to officials in several states early Wednesday briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations.
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10 big changes coming to Michigan in 2024
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed more than 300 bills into state law last year—and many of them set to take effect next month.
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We asked, You answered: The 13 best bakeries in Michigan
Whether we’re going for cookies or cupcakes, bread or brownies, we can’t resist a great bakery. And with the holidays in full swing, we thought this was the perfect time to ask our readers for their favorites. MORE: 7 Best Cannabis-Infused Edibles in Michigan Thankfully, they had a few suggestions – in fact, more than…
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One year later: What happens when voters put Democrats in charge of a state government?
Democratic lawmakers have been keeping busy since Michigan voters elected them to take charge of the state government for the first time in decades.
