Team for actor Hill Harper, a potential candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024, circulates campaign volunteer sign-up sheet after Detroit event centered on Harry Belafonte at Wayne County Community College.
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Detroit businesses must accept cash or risk a misdemeanor
Detroit businesses that refuse to accept cash payments after Sept. 11 could face a fine and possible misdemeanor charges.
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Beer o’clock may beckon at Michigan college sports stadiums under new bill
Michigan lawmakers may soon allow universities to sell alcohol inside stadiums. Supporters argue the measure could help reduce pre-gaming among college students
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Want better roads? Make it easier to open gravel mines in Michigan, unions say
A proposal to shift oversight of gravel mines to the state is back in the state House, pitting business and union leaders against environmentalists and township officials.
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Why would young people move to Michigan? Whitmer panel explores options
Access to lakes, good and diverse jobs and affordability can help kick-start Michigan’s population stagnation, according to a roundtable of mid-career workers in Michigan spearheaded by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in Michigan
Michigan drivers will be subject to tougher distracted driving laws. Holding a cell phone for non-emergency calls, texts or social media use could result in a ticket.
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Lawmakers take steps to ban conversion therapy in Michigan
Michigan Democrats are targeting a practice condemned by major medical organizations aimed at changing LGBTQ youth and promoting heterosexuality. Some Republicans are wary of the bill’s broad language.
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Wayne County health leader works to reform juvenile justice
Abdul El-Sayed gives an update on the county’s progress with its troubled Juvenile Detention Facility and lays out priorities in his first 90 days.
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Whitmer taps GOP businessman to tackle Michigan population crisis
John Rakolta, a Republican megadonor and Trump-nominated ambassador, will co-chair Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new council focused on developing solutions to Michigan’s population crisis.
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Duggan urges state Legislature to fix Detroit’s ‘unfair’ tax system
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has a plan to cut taxes by 30% for homeowners while tripling taxes on vacant land. It could have major implications for revitalizing neighborhoods.