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A look at Michigan’s property tax

June 2, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

A look at Michigan’s property tax --- As Michigan lawmakers consider cutting and limiting property taxes, it’s worth checking out some facts and trends about Michigan’s property tax. State and local governments collected $21.6 billion from property taxes in 2025, up from [...]

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Michigan found a way to reduce school vaccine waivers. Until it backfired

June 2, 2026 / 7 minutes of reading

Michigan found a way to reduce school vaccine waivers. Until it backfired --- During a measles outbreak this spring in Washtenaw County in Michigan, local health officials worked to contain cases by ramping up contact tracing and testing efforts. People could [...]

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New survey shows what’s driving Michigan parents to overwhelm

June 2, 2026 / 5 minutes of reading

New survey shows what's driving Michigan parents to overwhelm --- June 2, 2026, 6:09 a.m. ET A new survey finds that Michigan parents feel overwhelm at higher rates than parents nationwide. A newly released national survey of parents with kids under 18 shows [...]

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Higher summer electric rates take effect in Michigan

June 2, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Higher summer electric rates take effect in Michigan --- LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Higher summer electric rates are now in effect for millions of Michigan residents. With this, it could mean the time of day customers use electricity could have a bigger [...]

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Michigan refuses to share food stamp data with feds — and it could cost taxpayers $300 million

May 27, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

Michigan refuses to share food stamp data with feds — and it could cost taxpayers $300 million --- News Story Michigan refuses to share food stamp data with feds — and it could cost taxpayers $300 million USDA slams Michigan for protecting 'criminals [...]

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Eastern Michigan’s run to women’s golf Final Four is one of the great sports stories of the year

May 27, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Eastern Michigan's run to women's golf Final Four is one of the great sports stories of the year --- Following the collapse of LIV Golf Dan reacts to Stephen A Smith saying the PGA created a lot of their [...]

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Even if GPS directs you to Gordie Howe Bridge, the bridge authority says it’s not open yet

May 27, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Even if GPS directs you to Gordie Howe Bridge, the bridge authority says it's not open yet --- Even if GPS directs you to Gordie Howe Bridge, the bridge authority says it's not open yet By Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital [...]

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Here’s how Michigan elections could change if Democrats or Republicans win full control of state government

May 27, 2026 / 6 minutes of reading

Here’s how Michigan elections could change if Democrats or Republicans win full control of state government --- Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. It [...]

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Ring camera footage shows massive explosion that destroyed Michigan home

May 26, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Ring camera footage shows massive explosion that destroyed Michigan home --- Ring camera footage shows massive explosion that destroyed Michigan [...]

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Michigan housing growth 2025: County‑by‑county map shows where new units were added

May 26, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Michigan housing growth 2025: County‑by‑county map shows where new units were added --- Michigan housing growth 2025: County‑by‑county map shows where new units were [...]

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