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Michigan ranks 44th in literacy: How the state could boost that number

February 27, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Michigan ranks 44th in literacy: How the state could boost that number --- Wednesday, Governor Whitmer said in her State of the State address in Lansing that Michigan is 44th in the U.S. for fourth-grade reading proficiency, calling it "a [...]

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Stellantis says no 2025 profit sharing checks for its U.S. autoworkers

February 27, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

Stellantis says no 2025 profit sharing checks for its U.S. autoworkers --- Stellantis says no 2025 profit sharing checks for its U.S. autoworkers Stellantis NV employees who are members of the United Auto Workers won't receive a profit sharing check this year, [...]

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Whitmer talks literacy, housing and health care in 2026 State of the State address

February 27, 2026 / 6 minutes of reading

Whitmer talks literacy, housing and health care in 2026 State of the State address --- Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivers her last State of the State address from the Michigan House Chamber on Wednesday evening. Jonah Feldman/DAILY. Buy this photo. Governor Gretchen Whitmer [...]

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Michigan’s 2025 high school graduation rate reaches record high

February 27, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Michigan’s 2025 high school graduation rate reaches record high --- Michigan’s 2025 high school graduation rate reached a record high, according to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Education reported on Feb. 20 that the state’s 2025 four-year graduation [...]

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Thousands without power in Macomb County, school closings reported

February 26, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Thousands without power in Macomb County, school closings reported --- Thousands without power in Macomb County, school closings reported By Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and [...]

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How to apply for new Detroit affordable housing center for veterans

February 26, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

How to apply for new Detroit affordable housing center for veterans --- Feb. 26, 2026, 6:11 a.m. ET A 50-unit affordable housing development on the east side of Detroit is now open for homeless veterans and residents with disabilities to apply. City officials [...]

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Bipartisan legislation aims to lower cost of housing in Michigan

February 26, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Bipartisan legislation aims to lower cost of housing in Michigan --- (WXYZ) — Being able to buy a new home is one of the affordability issues many are dealing with right now. Some are struggling with saving for a down payment, [...]

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Snow is valuable currency for Michigan’s flourishing outdoor tourism economy

February 26, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Snow is valuable currency for Michigan’s flourishing outdoor tourism economy --- Snow is valuable currency for Michigan’s flourishing outdoor tourism [...]

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