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Pontiac School District to launch 40 electric school buses next school year: The buses, which will give Pontiac the largest fleet of electric buses for a school ...
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Pontiac School District to launch 40 electric school buses next school ...
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Buttigieg: ‘I don’t know if I’ll run for office again or not’: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said he does not know if plans to make a run for ...
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Buttigieg: ‘I don’t know if I’ll run for office again or not’
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Democratic governors see IVF following a familiar post-Dobbs pattern: So-called personhood laws are on a legal collision course with IVF in some states.
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Democratic governors see IVF following a familiar post-Dobbs pattern
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Here Are the States With Woman Governors: Only 49 female politicians have held the highest office in their states.
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Here Are the States With Woman Governors
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Some Michigan Democrats want different path than Whitmer on economic development: The Michigan Senate has approved measures to create a tax credit for research ...
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Some Michigan Democrats want different path than Whitmer on economic ...
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Insider: Democrats aren't committing just yet on key part of Whitmer's budget: A new report on the health of the state school retiree health care fund might ...
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Insider: Democrats aren't committing just yet on key part of Whitmer's ...
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Activists in Michigan are encouraging voters to choose "Uncommitted" in the state's Democratic primary on Tuesday instead of casting a vote for ... Show more
Quick Glance: Biden triumphs in Michigan despite Gaza protest vote
  • Despite a significant protest vote over his stance towards the war in Gaza, President Joe Biden is expected to win the Democratic primary in Michigan comfortably.

  • Activists have been urging Democrats in recent weeks to vote 'uncommitted', with tens of thousands following through.

  • The US, as an ally of Israel, has faced criticism within Biden's own party for providing substantial military aid.

  • Michigan, a crucial swing state with the largest Arab-American population, has shown decreased support for Biden due to his backing of Israel during the Gaza military campaign.
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Michigan governor says not voting for Biden over Gaza war ‘supports second Trump term’
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Michigan governor says not voting for Biden over Gaza war ‘supports second ...
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Whitmer navigates Michigan ‘minefield’ between Biden and Arab Americans: The governor’s outreach to the Arab and Muslim communities is done privately ...
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Whitmer navigates Michigan ‘minefield’ between Biden and Arab Americans
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Appeals court rules Michigan's 2023 individual income tax cut was temporary: A three-judge Court of Appeals panel ruled Thursday that Michigan's income tax ...
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Appeals court rules Michigan's 2023 individual income tax cut was ...
Quick Glance: Biden's Billionaire Tax Proposal: Expert Insights
  • President Joe Biden praised U.S. economic performance in his State of the Union Address and emphasized the importance of raising taxes for the wealthy and corporations.

  • Economists applaud proposals to increase corporate and billionaire taxes as potential revenue sources to tackle the U.S. debt crisis.

  • The proposed tax credit for first-time homebuyers received approval, but doubts linger about its significant impact.

  • Experts express concerns about the potential impact of corporations relocating due to the proposed tax hikes.
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Whitmer back in Taiwan to pitch autos, manufacturing investment: The governor is hoping to secure Michigan investments from Taiwan and South Korea ...
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Whitmer back in Taiwan to pitch autos, manufacturing investment
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How would Trump fare against other Democrats? Poll looks at Biden alternatives: How would Donald Trump perform against Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom? New ...
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How would Trump fare against other Democrats? Poll looks at Biden ...
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Michigan governor's budget promises free education, GOP says plan doesn't provide 'real value'
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Michigan governor's budget promises free education, GOP says plan ...
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MSU board urges Whitmer to mull removing Vassar, Denno. Kelly becomes chair: Michigan State University board votes to punish Trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis ...
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MSU board urges Whitmer to mull removing Vassar, Denno. Kelly becomes ...
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Michigan's income tax rate set go back up again; critics call it a tax hike: A 2015 state law allows the income tax rate to drop, through a formula ...
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Michigan's income tax rate set go back up again; critics call it a tax ...
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Trump attacks Biden, Whitmer, Fain on metro Detroit radio: The former president went on the attack on 910 Superstation as Tuesday's primary election got underway ...
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Trump attacks Biden, Whitmer, Fain on metro Detroit radio
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President Joe Biden arrives in Michigan with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist there to greet him ... Show more
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Who Could Replace Joe Biden? Four Possible Candidates: It's too late for new candidates to enter most of the Democratic primaries, but speculation continues ...
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Who Could Replace Joe Biden? Four Possible Candidates
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Whitmer appoints new leaders for state licensing, lottery agencies: Whitmer on Friday announced new appointments to lead the Department of Licensing and ...
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Whitmer appoints new leaders for state licensing, lottery agencies
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Finley: Our debt-ridden economy is not healthy: Federal government is living on borrowed funds it will someday have to pay back.
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Finley: Our debt-ridden economy is not healthy
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After Robert Hur's Biden age comments, could any Democrats really take his place in 2024?
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After Robert Hur's Biden age comments, could any Democrats really take his ...
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday decried a recent opinion piece published in The Wall Street Journal, saying the piece's characterization of ... Show more
Quick Glance: Mayor Denounces Controversial WSJ Column
  • Mayor criticizes WSJ op-ed, accusing residents of Dearborn, Michigan, of supporting Hamas and Hezbollah.

  • Following the publication of an opinion column in The Wall Street Journal, the mayor strengthened security measures in the city.

  • Dearborn is home to approximately 110,000 people with a significant Muslim and Arab American population.

  • In recent months, Muslims in the U.S. have expressed deep fear and anxiety in light of a series of violent incidents.
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3 ways Whitmer's budget focuses on growing families: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out proposals for free preschool, family planning funding and child care.
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3 ways Whitmer's budget focuses on growing families
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Nessel alleges dark money scheme in 'Unlock Michigan' petition, announces charges
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Nessel alleges dark money scheme in 'Unlock Michigan' petition ...
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2025 Michigan budget calls for 588 additional state employees
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2025 Michigan budget calls for 588 additional ...
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Whitmer to address historic Gridiron Club in Washington next month: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will speak at the 139th dinner of the historic Gridiron Club ...
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Whitmer to address historic Gridiron Club in Washington next month
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Quick Glance: Mother convicted for son's school shooting
  • Jennifer Crumbley, mother of school shooter Ethan Crumbley, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

  • She was convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with her son's crimes.

  • Crumbley showed little emotion in court as she appeared with her attorney.

  • The prosecution presented video evidence of Crumbley and her husband seeing their son at a police station after the shooting.
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Free college, caregiver tax credit highlight Whitmer's 2024 agenda: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out her 2024 agenda Wednesday during her sixth State of ...
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Free college, caregiver tax credit highlight Whitmer's 2024 agenda
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Cash flowed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's national PAC in 2023: The Fight Like Hell political action committee's haul pointed to the increasing spotlight on Whitmer ...
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Cash flowed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's national PAC in 2023
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Biden Needs To Be More ‘Blunt’ About Abortion: Whitmer’s remarks align with Biden’s campaign, which is set to go into full swing this week ...
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Biden Needs To Be More ‘Blunt’ About Abortion
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Michigan has new gun laws on the way, gun safety advocates want to see more: Michigan Democrats passed new gun laws in the wake of the Michigan State University ...
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Michigan has new gun laws on the way, gun safety advocates want to see ...
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Roads approach revenue cliff as Michigan draws last of $3.5B in road bonds: When Michigan's $3.5 billion in road bonds run out in 2026, the state will be facing ...
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Roads approach revenue cliff as Michigan draws last of $3.5B in road bonds
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Legal experts began examining the impact it might have on the upcoming trial her husband faces in early March on the same charges.
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Hoekstra and Cella: Against China threat, Whitmer leans into Taiwan: This leaves national security even more vulnerable at a time when Washington is providing ...
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Hoekstra and Cella: Against China threat, Whitmer leans into Taiwan
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Whitmer to Democrats ditching Biden in primary: 'There's a lot at stake': Michigan Democrats pledge to register a protest vote in the primary to express ...
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Whitmer to Democrats ditching Biden in primary: 'There's a lot at stake'
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Wireless charging: The roads where electric vehicles never need to plug in: The first wireless electric road in the US has been installed in Detroit ...
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Wireless charging: The roads where electric vehicles never need to plug in
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Quick Glance: Lions Beat Buccaneers, Advance to NFC Championship vs. 49ers
  • The Detroit Lions advance to the NFC Championship for the second time in the Super Bowl era.

  • After an exciting game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Lions secure a 31-23 victory.

  • The win sends the Lions to the NFC Championship against the 49ers in San Francisco.

  • The Lions overcome the strong Buccaneers defense and dominate the game.
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Michigan’s governor backs Joe Biden; Nikki Haley’s funders retreat; and the chair of the Republican National Committee resigns ... Show more
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The Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Plot Became a Political Lightning Rod. Then Two Reporters Got Hours of Secret FBI Tapes.
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The Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Plot Became a Political Lightning Rod ...
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Gov. Whitmer to lay out education, job-creation plans in State of the State: The governor's annual address to the Legislature begins at 7 p.m ...
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Gov. Whitmer to lay out education, job-creation plans in State of the ...
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Whitmer budget proposes tenfold increase in aircraft registration fees: State officials are also proposing a new registration fee for drones ...
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Whitmer budget proposes tenfold increase in aircraft registration fees
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Report of 7-figure book deal 'not accurate': “That thing on Page Six was not accurate," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told ...
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Report of 7-figure book deal 'not ...
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Whitmer nixes GOP lawmakers' hopes for a tax cut in 2024: "I don't see any big, sweeping changes," Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday of the state's ...
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Whitmer nixes GOP lawmakers' hopes for a tax cut in 2024
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Poll: Trump thumping Biden in Michigan — but losing to Whitmer: "If I were a Democrat in Michigan, I would be breaking the emergency fire alarms ...
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Poll: Trump thumping Biden in Michigan — but losing to Whitmer
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Private foundations bankrolled Whitmer's population commission. Few knew: Officials behind the Growing Michigan Together Council have been less than transparent ...
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Private foundations bankrolled Whitmer's population commission. Few knew
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Politics Editor Chad Livengood gives takeaways from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address on Wednesday. Whitmer vowed Wednesday night that ... Show more
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Hundreds brave cold to march in Southfield honoring MLK Jr. holiday: Organizers, participants say the slain civil rights icon's mission decades ago remains ...
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Hundreds brave cold to march in Southfield honoring MLK Jr. holiday
Quick Glance: Martin Luther King Jr.: The Evolution from Radical to Hero
  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s views were considered radical by a large part of the white establishment, including the government.

  • He was the target of several FBI surveillance investigations aimed at collecting subversive material about him.

  • The Martin Luther King Jr. Day is approaching rapidly - Monday, January 15th - and this year, the federal holiday actually falls on the birthday of the celebrated civil rights leader who was assassinated more than half a century ago.

  • The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and some important information about the holiday that honors the slain activist and his fight against inequality and racial injustice.
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Canada’s Liberals and America’s Democrats need to find the courage to stand up to their leaders
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Canada’s Liberals and America’s Democrats need to find the courage to ...
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Michigan business and income tax changes not on Whitmer's agenda: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has no plans to seek changes to the way Michigan taxes business ...
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Michigan business and income tax changes not on Whitmer's agenda
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I'm disabled, and I don't want to kill animals | Letters to the Editor: Free Press readers respond to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's pre-K proposal ...
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I'm disabled, and I don't want to kill animals | Letters to the Editor
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Dearborn, DTE Energy partner to produce renewable energy in municipal buildings: Dearborn is now the largest municipality in Michigan that is enrolled in DTE ...
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Dearborn, DTE Energy partner to produce renewable energy in municipal ...
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Xiong and Herzberg win special primary elections in Democratic-leaning state House districts
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Xiong and Herzberg win special primary elections in Democratic-leaning ...
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Michigan Beats Florida For Highest Car Insurance Rates In The Country: On average, Michiganders pay 81 percent more than the national average.
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Michigan Beats Florida For Highest Car Insurance Rates In The Country
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Livengood: One solution to Michigan's population woes is already among us: There are 2.6 million children in this state — and few strategies in public policy ...
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Livengood: One solution to Michigan's population woes is already among us
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As his national profile rises, Democratic Ky. Gov. Beshear launches PAC: Beshear, who last year won reelection by five percentage points, said in a statement ...
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As his national profile rises, Democratic Ky. Gov. Beshear launches PAC
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Michigan laws changing in 2024 include voting rights, minimum wage increase: Big changes and tweaks to laws took effect Jan. 1.
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Michigan laws changing in 2024 include voting rights, minimum wage ...
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Whitmer to deliver State of the State address Jan. 24: Gov. Whitmer will use the speech to lay out her policy agenda for 2024, including proposals focused on ...
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Whitmer to deliver State of the State address Jan. 24
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Michigan gun, abortion and workplace union changes to take effect in 2024: After winning full control of the state Legislature for the first time in 40 years ...
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Michigan gun, abortion and workplace union changes to take effect in 2024
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Finley: More on the shady Whitmer kidnap plot: When federal defendants accepted plea deals agreeing to testify against the others, it looked as if the case ...
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Finley: More on the shady Whitmer kidnap plot