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November 11, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State and Governor Elect of Michigan joins Paul W. Smith and special guest co-host Mark Hackel. LANSING ~ As Jocelyn Benson prepares to become Michigan’s next governor, leaders across Macomb County and the defense community are closely watching what her administration will do to support Selfridge Air National Guard Base, one of the state’s most important military and economic assets. The base supports thousands of jobs and plays a key role in national defense, making its long-term future a priority for local residents, service members and businesses that depend on its presence.
Sophie Boyle is an out-of-state student. She moved from Westchester, New York, to Ann Arbor over the summer to begin her freshman year at the University of Michigan — just in time for her first election. She cast her ballot for Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. “They made it really easy here. I could switch my registration and vote all in one kind of process,” she said. “New York tends to lean left ... and Michigan is a very competitive, very crucial swing state. I knew that, in terms of where my vote would count more, Michigan was a more substantial place to vote.” Thousands of out-of-state students shared Boyle’s thought process, and most of them supported Democrats. It’s no surprise El-Sayed won Washtenaw County — which includes the University of Michigan — by a 50-point margin. To be clear, El-Sayed and others in his party would have triumphed last week even without the out-of-state vote, especially in overwhelmingly blue college towns like Ann Arbor and East Lansing. But this election was an anomaly. In normal times, without a historically unpopular president like Donald Trump in the White House, out-of-staters really can make a difference. That’s a problem. Elections have serious consequences.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Cuts and significant changes to Medicaid are coming in 2027. Starting Jan. 1, Michigan residents enrolled in the Healthy Michigan Plan who are between 19-64 and make up 138% of the federal poverty line will be required to show proof of employment, schooling, job training, or volunteering amassing at least 80 hours per month to qualify.
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and northern Michigan could face rain, snow or ice as holiday travel increases.
Gambling regulators in Michigan are proud of the work they have done to shut down sports predictions and other forms of unregulated gambling in the state, but expect to still be tested in the future. Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams highlighted collaborative efforts with state attorney general’s...
A new report highlighting four Northern Michigan counties shows business and local government leaders are concerned about a lack of attainable workforce housing in the region. The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance is a nonprofit economic development organization covering Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Cheboygan counties. Bi-yearly, they release their Economic Pulse Report, where they survey business leaders and local government officials across the four counties.
November 12, 2026 ~ Michigan State University economist Charles Ballard joins Kevin to discuss Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s call for an end to new tariffs and grocery reimbursements for Michigan residents facing higher costs. The conversation explores the economic impact of tariffs and rising consumer prices. LANSING, Mich. ~ Gov....
Parma Western 3, Chelsea 1: It was back-and-forth in the first two sets, with both teams each winning a set 25-23 as Western struggled to find rhythm early. Chelsea took advantage of the Panthers’ defensive struggles as they won the second set 25-23. Western would win the next two sets both 25-19 to take care of business and continue its exceptional season. Georgia Addleman helped lead the Panthers with 22 kills, 2 aces, 2 digs, and 2 blocks. Ella Wilcox added 15 kills, 2 aces, 6 digs and a block. Aykina Weatherspoon tallied 12 kills, 7 digs and 2 blocks. Madi Redovich dished 40 assists, and Ryleigh Maurer had 16 digs.
MICHIGAN (WJRT) - General Motors is embarking on its largest renewable-energy project to date through a new partnership to power its Michigan manufacturing operations. Company officials announced Thursday that the automaker is serving as the primary customer for two new utility-scale solar facilities in Branch and St. Clair counties. According...
Rain and snow showers bring a 70% precipitation chance before temperatures fall to 27 degrees.
First Alert Weather Update: Cool but quiet weekend
Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson's transition picks are drawing fire from fellow Democrats over ties to DTE Energy and the MEDC, while GLWA says Michigan's water pipes need billions in repairs. Also in this roundup: a milder winter outlook, new invasive plant rules, and big changes to deer hunting season.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Pezibear / Pixabay Pet trust laws in Michigan let you set aside money and name people to care for your animal if you die or can no longer look after them. That matters because Michigan treats pets as property, and property cannot inherit anything. Without a legal plan, your dog, cat, or horse depends entirely on the goodwill … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Michigan: What MCL 700.7408 Means for Your Pet , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Deposit Laws in Oregon: What Landlords Can Charge and What You Get Back • Leaving Pets Outside in Winter in New York: What the Law Requires • Shock Collar Laws in Florida: What Dog Owners Can and Cannot Do
An old sand and gravel pit now hosts mud holes deep enough to make Jeep owners nervous. Somebody looked at all that dug-up ground and saw a playground. I love that kind of thinking. The numbers are wild. There are 370 acres here, with 230 set aside for riding and...
A deer can do thousands of dollars in damage. Depending on your coverage, that bill could be yours.
Michigan will cap antlerless deer license use at five in Huron, Tuscola and Sanilac counties for the 2026 hunting season.
Lake-effect snow showers begin well before sunrise on Friday, with scattered snow showers continuing through the morning.
Creative solutions to collisions between vehicles and wildlife could be coming to Michigan’s roadways as state agencies team up and take lessons from success elsewhere. A recent episode of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast breaks down the progress on a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Transportation. The agencies have collected 10 years of crash data. Now they’re working to identify hotspots where things like wildlife crossings and fencing could be used to prevent future collisions.
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association announced that 17 Michigan hospitality industry professionals were named as Stars of the Industry at its annual awards dinner. The Stars of the Industry […] The post MRLA Honors 17 Hospitality Industry Professionals at Annual Industry Awards Dinner appeared first on DBusiness Magazine .
Michigan gardeners are making a difference for monarch butterflies. A recent migration count offers an encouraging reminder.
