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Michigan Jobs Under Pressure as Unemployment Outpaces Nation

Michigan’s job market is showing signs of strain even as layoffs nationally remain unusually low. Automotive suppliers are closing facilities, General Motors is preparing temporary production layoffs, and a major healthcare employer is outsourcing hundreds of positions. What do these developments mean for Michigan workers, their paychecks and the state’s economy?

Michigan · 4d
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MLive

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Jackson sends Democrat to state House, but county remains red: 5 takeaways on Nov. 3 election

The city also elected a new-old mayor, Derek Dobies, who will return to the position after about a six-year hiatus.

Jackson, MI · 5d
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WILX-TV

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Michigan state Christmas tree delivered to Capitol in Lansing

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - This year’s Michigan state Christmas tree, a blue spruce from Iron Mountain in the Upper Peninsula, was delivered to the Michigan Capitol this morning. Dozens of people gathered in Lansing to watch the delivery. The tree traveled more than 400 miles from Iron Mountain...

Lansing, MI · 2d
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Eaton County creates $100K defense fund to help townships fight corporate tax appeals

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (News 10) - Small municipalities facing expensive legal battles against national retailers over property taxes now have a financial partner in Eaton County. The Eaton County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Local Tax Defense Fund, setting aside $100,000 to help its townships, cities, and villages cover the costs of defending their property tax assessments against corporate appeals.

Eaton County, MI · 4d
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Howell man ordered to stand trial on charges related to alleged threats against judge

HOWELL, Mich. (News 10) - A Howell man has been ordered to stand trial on charges related to alleged threats against a circuit court judge, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Kyle Fawaz, 31, was bound over Tuesday, Nov. 3, to the 44th Circuit Court in Livingston County. He was...

Howell, MI · 3d

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Wortz and Lindsey named to leadership positions for the minority Republicans in Lansing

LANSING, MI (WTVB) – After a tough election day Tuesday for Republicans across Michigan, Branch County’s two elected officials in Lansing have been elected to leadership positions for 2027. State Representative Jennifer Wortz of Quincy was selected Deputy Republican Whip in the House, while Senator Jonathan Lindsey of...

Lansing, MI · 4d

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Jackson County (MI) Voters Fund New Emergency Radios

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Voters agreed to a ballot proposal that will double a $1.50 a month surcharge on their phone bills to help pay for new emergency radios for all first responders in the county. The measure passed 36,228 to 26,783, according to unofficial Jackson County election results.

Jackson County, MI · 4d

WLNS

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William Lawrence declares victory over Tom Barrett, flipping Mid-Michigan seat

Democrat William Lawrence has declared victory over Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett on Tuesday in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

Michigan · 6d

Lansing State Journal

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A Walk in the Park: Delta Twp. celebrates new bridge, park connector path

A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from State Journal photographer Nick King, who intends to explore Lansing area parks one hour at a time. If you have a suggestion of a park he should visit, email him at nking@lsj.com. Township officials and community members cut ribbons on Oct. 30 marking the opening of the Webster Road bridge and connector pathway, which links Delta Mills and Hawk Meadow parks. Nate Simon, a resident who lives near Delta Mills Park and attended the event with his 8-year-old son Lincoln, sees the improvements as a positive improvement. "I'm a fan. It's safer for kids crossing over to the park," said Simon, who said he appreciated the cement border along the bridge sidewalk that adds protection for pedestrians. "It's nice connecting all the trails. We have dogs and we go for a walk just about every day." Delta Township Trustee Andrea Cascarilla spoke during the event. "It represents something much bigger. The dedication to a connected recreation system brings our community together," said Cascarilla, before cutting the ribbon marking the opening to the connector pathway. Guests walked, biked and ran along the .83-mile long connector pathway, stopping to enjoy cider and

Lansing, MI · 3d

WLNS

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State law: Political signs must be removed and recycled

Now that the 2026 midterms are over, people may notice fewer campaign signs in yards — not just because the election is over, but because state law requires them to be removed within 10 days following an election.

Clinton County, MI · 3d

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60-foot Iron Mountain spruce arrives at Capitol as Michigan’s 2026 state tree

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan's official 2026 state Christmas tree, a 60-foot spruce from Iron Mountain, arrived at the Capitol on Saturday morning. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget said this is the 40th official state Christmas tree since the tradition began in 1987. The tree will stand on the Capitol lawn through the holiday season and will be the centerpiece of Lansing's Silver Bells in the City celebration later this month.

Michigan · 2d

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Voter turnout rises in some mid-Michigan counties, falls in others

Ingham County saw one of the largest increases in voter turnout across mid-Michigan in Tuesday's election, while neighboring Clinton County experienced a decline compared with the 2022 midterms. About 59% of registered voters cast ballots in Ingham County, up nearly four percentage points from four years ago. In Clinton County,...

Ingham County, MI · 5d

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Lansing's Big Red Ornaments return downtown as holiday season begins

Lansing's Big Red Ornaments are back, bringing a familiar holiday tradition to the heart of downtown as the city prepares for its annual winter celebrations. Crews from the Lansing Board of Water & Light and the city's Public Service Department installed the oversized decorations Thursday, Nov. 5, in the traffic circle at Michigan Avenue and Washington Square.

Lansing, MI · 3d

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Jackson County historical society to debut coal mining book Nov. 4

JACKSON — A new book on Jackson County’s coal mining history will debut Wednesday, November 4, at the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society’s annual gathering. Society President and local historian Maurice Imhoff will discuss his book, “The Mines Below.”. It traces the industry from the discovery...

Jackson County, MI · 4d

Jackson Citizen Patriot

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Democrat upsets incumbent Republican in contested Jackson, Chelsea Michigan House race

JACKSON, MI — Democrat Jan Maino defeated incumbent Republican state Rep. Kathy Schmaltz with about 54% of the vote, unofficial Jackson and Washtenaw county results show. Maino, of Jackson, earned 18,641 votes and Schmaltz, also of Jackson, earned 15,812 votes, according to the county results. The Associated Press had...

Jackson, MI · 6d

WOOD TV8

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Jim Haadsma wins back 44th District seat in Michigan House, AP projects

Former state Rep. Jim Haadsma, a Democrat, has been reelected to Michigan House of Representatives after losing his 2024 election by fewer than 70 votes.

Michigan · 5d

WLNS

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Delta Township under boil water advisory after water main break

Delta Township has issued a precautionary boil water advisory following a water main break in the area.

Waverly, MI · 4d

Lansing State Journal

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Clinton County election results: Bath Township millage proposal fails

Three months after voters rejected a millage proposal, Bath Township residents pushed back on a smaller tax hike, according to unofficial election results. Voters in August rejected a proposal by more than 600 votes to raise the township’s operating millage by 1.46 mills, which would have restored millage lost due to the Headlee Amendment, which limits property tax growth, and allowed the township to levy a full 5 mills for general operations. The proposal would have raised $893,000 annually. Township officials went back to voters with a smaller 1 mill proposal, which would have allowed the township to levy about 4.548 mills for operations, and raise an additional $609,500 per year. Voters rejected that idea too, with 3,616 no votes and 2,384 yes votes. The township, which has a population of about 13,500, has an annual budget of about $4.5 million, Township Supervisor Ryan Fewins-Bliss said. Last month Fewins-Bliss said the township has never asked for a millage to restore funds lost to Headlee. He said August's millage failure made it clear voters thought that proposal was too much. "We heard from the residents that was maybe too much of an ask," Fewins-Bliss said in October. The millage proposal would

Clinton County, MI · 5d

Michigan Public

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Midterm wave sets a course for ‘Medicare for All’ fight

Rising healthcare costs and midterm gains give Medicare for All new momentum, though progressive Democrats face resistance to single-payer reform.

Lansing, MI · 3d

CBS Detroit

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Howell man to face trial over threats made to circuit court judge, AG says

A Howell man will face trial over accusations that he threatened the life of a circuit court judge, the Michigan Attorney General's office said.

Howell, MI · 3d