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Thomas W. Howe and Jody White are running for the Michigan Supreme Court and are on the ballot. But they don't meet the requirements to serve. What happens if they win?
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun using genetic testing to track the success of its fish-stocking operations.
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Need something to do this weekend? Looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from October 16-18.
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The state of Michigan has awarded $65 million total in grants to expand public transit in rural, mixed, and urban counties of the state.
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Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
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Buttigieg said he believes Democrats could flip Michigan's 4th Congressional District if bipartisan voters turn out for McCann.
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Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum says a lawsuit Republicans filed against Lansing election officials could be a warning shot for renewed election denialism ahead of November's midterms.
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"We tried lighting a guy up, and he wouldn't stop so we turned our lights off," an immigration enforcement agent told emergency dispatchers.
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Federal regulators approved an emergency plan to move a tipped nuclear fuel assembly at Michigan's Palisades plant, allowing restart activities to move forward.
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A reporter brought us the latest on allegations that officers at a women's prison used body cams to record one woman during childbirth. Plus, a new cookbook highlights a beloved bakery in Three Oaks, Michigan. And, we went behind the scenes with the director and writer of a play about the Flint Water Crisis.
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Communities in Michigan are investing heavily in river restoration projects, hoping for environmental and economic benefits.
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Now through November, Stateside is hearing from some of the state's youngest voters and getting insight into the issues driving them to the polls as part of our What The Vote? series. This week, we hear from a 24-year-old Muskegon city commissioner who is staying engaged in politics hoping to set an example for her generation.
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Join Michigan Public in October for an unforgettable African adventure, featuring game drives, Victoria Falls, river cruises, and more! It's a dream come true for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
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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Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.
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Progressive union leaders, Detroit activists, and local elected officials held a press conference to organize Black voters against Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
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The nationwide protest movement No Kings began in opposition to the Trump administration, but this weekend's events will focus on how to vote, not whom to vote for.
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Judge Jane Beckering says the Department of Justice was unable to prove Michigan's law interfered with the enforcement of federal regulations on eggs.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order allowing farmers and loggers to use dyed diesel, which is untaxed, on public roads as diesel prices near record highs.
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Michigan Public is seeking a Membership Donor Retention Lead to strengthen donor relationships, improve retention, and engage prospective donors.
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Ahead of early voting, Michigan local clerks are testing voting machine accuracy in public demonstrations to ensure secure results and build trust in the midterm election.
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According to the study, elevated lead levels were detected in 12 Michigan water systems in 2025, affecting 177,923 Michiganders.
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More than 167,000 Michiganders fell off of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) since last summer, in large part, experts say, because of new work rules and more red tape.
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Firefighters are working to contain two wildfires in Michigan's Upper Peninsula totaling near 600 acres, one of which has forced several evacuations.
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President Donald Trump's tariffs are turning factory workers against his Republican Party over fears the import taxes could lead to fewer jobs instead of the manufacturing renaissance he promised.
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Michigan’s Senate race has become a battle over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Republicans portray him as a dangerous radical; El-Sayed responds by traveling across Michigan and meeting voters.
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The Michigan Infrastructure Council wants to develop a Citizens Infrastructure Guide to help people understand the need to invest in road, water, internet, electricity and other essential services.
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The United Auto Workers union generally supports Democrats, but members are divided over whether Democrats or Republicans better represent working-class interests.
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State Senate Democrats have introduced a package of bills that, among other changes, would dramatically boost the credits that customers get for losing electricity after outages.