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Michigan politics is heading into a high-stakes 2026, with open statewide races, a tight budget, and a rare vote on whether to rewrite the state constitution. Here’s why this year could fundamentally change the political landscape.
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In a formal opinion, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says cuts to the current fiscal year budget that were ordered last month by the GOP-led House Appropriations Committee are unconstitutional. -
Flu-like activity in Michigan hit the “very high” level on the 13-level assessment for the week ending December 27 by the CDC. -
Venezuelan asylum seekers in Michigan face new uncertainty in the U.S. after the detention of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. -
The AAP recommends that parents immunize their children against 17 different illnesses between birth and adolescence. As of earlier this week, that number also reflected federal health guidance, but the CDC has now cut that to eleven. -
The top Republican in the Michigan Senate is requesting an audit of the state’s Child Development and Care Program. -
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Trump pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil "to benefit the people" of both countries. -
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open in early 2026, creating a way to walk, bike, or drive into Canada from Detroit. -
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The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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A one-tenth of a percentage point decrease in Michigan's unemployment rate over two months might seem like good news, but experts say Michigan's economy is growing slowly. -
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Between tariffs and removed tax credits, the auto industry faces a challenging year ahead.
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Now begins what could be a lengthy legal process of pretrial motions, potential plea negotiations and possibly a jury trial of the authoritarian leader who ruled Venezuela for more than a decade.
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