Michigan’s 45-plus year history of annually publishing abortion statistics is ending under a law passed last year.
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Michigan taxpayers hit by summer storms have just days left to file ’23 returns
The Internal Revenue Service set a June 17 filing deadline for individuals and businesses in nine Michigan counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in August 2023.
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How tornado sirens operate in Michigan, and other ways to stay on alert
A category EF-1 tornado ripped through Livonia Wednesday afternoon following severe winds and thunderstorms. The tornado was not detected on the National Weather Service’s radar and city officials were not able to activate a tornado siren in time.
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How to watch Detroit train station reopening concert, celebration
‘Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central,’ celebrating Detroit train station reopening, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night.
Posted inEnvironment
Audit finds mix of successes, problems with Great Lakes restoration grants
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has improved conditions in polluted lakes and rivers, but sometimes failed to deliver on environmental justice goals.
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Before, after photos show transformation of Michigan Central Station in Detroit
The iconic Michigan Central Station will reopen on Thursday after a $950 million restoration by Ford Motor Co.
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Electric bills in Michigan are rising — just in time for summer
Summer rates for DTE and Consumers Energy customers will go into effect from Saturday and last through the end of September. Customers will be charged more for electricity during peak hours.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan governor run? Duggan, Benson, Gilchrist spur speculation
Gubernatorial chatter is “all over” the Mackinac Policy Conference as high-profile Democrats positioned themselves for potential 2026 runs to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Mass transit wins big in new plan to retool Michigan corporate subsidies
The Michigan Legislature seems ready to redirect much of its billion dollar incentive spending toward building more mass transit and other community projects. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appears open to the idea.
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Wayne State classes move online as pro-Palestine encampment continues
Wayne State University has moved all classes online after students set up an encampment on campus to protest the Israel-Hamas war.