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As the housing shortage pushes more Americans into homelessness for the first time, the Trump administration wants to focus federal housing aid on mental health treatment and enforcement against street homelessness, rather than on finding people permanent homes.
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With homelessness rising, new federal rules could benefit states that take tougher approaches • Michigan Advance
As the housing shortage pushes more Americans into homelessness for the first time, the Trump administration says that too much effort has gone to prioritizing housing needs and not enough to mental h...
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December 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
As the housing shortage pushes more Americans into homelessness for the first time, the Trump administration wants to focus federal housing aid on mental health treatment and enforcement against street homelessness, rather than on finding people permanent homes.
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“The sudden removal of federal tax credits led to a cratering of U.S. electric vehicle sales. But the future is brighter than you may expect.”
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EV Sales Are in the Tank. So What Happens Next? • Michigan Advance
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Sales of new el...
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December 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“The sudden removal of federal tax credits led to a cratering of U.S. electric vehicle sales. But the future is brighter than you may expect.”
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The United States is poised to lose its measles-free status next year. If that happens, the country will enter an era in which outbreaks are common again. More children would be hospitalized because of this preventable disease. Some would lose their hearing. Some would die.
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While Scientists Race To Study Spread of Measles in US, Kennedy Unravels Hard-Won Gains • Michigan Advance
The United States is poised to lose its measles-free status next year. If that happens, the country will enter an era in which outbreaks are common again. More children would be hospitalized because o...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The United States is poised to lose its measles-free status next year. If that happens, the country will enter an era in which outbreaks are common again. More children would be hospitalized because of this preventable disease. Some would lose their hearing. Some would die.
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ATLANTA — A CDC committee voted to eliminate a recommendation that all newborns receive a vaccine against hepatitis B, ending a policy that has been in place since 1991 to protect Americans against an incurable liver disease that can lead to cancer and liver failure.
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CDC vaccine committee overturns decades-old hepatitis B recommendation for newborns • Michigan Advance
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee voted to do away with a recommendation that all newborn babies receive a vaccine against hepatitis B, ending a policy that has been in place sinc...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
ATLANTA — A CDC committee voted to eliminate a recommendation that all newborns receive a vaccine against hepatitis B, ending a policy that has been in place since 1991 to protect Americans against an incurable liver disease that can lead to cancer and liver failure.
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“If she continues down this path, Whitmer risks transforming a strong, people-first narrative into a muddled story of corporate appeasement and economic strategy on autopilot.”
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Whitmer’s data center enthusiasm will undo her record of putting the people of Michigan first • Michigan Advance
For most of her tenure as Michigan’s chief executive, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has earned her reputation the old fashioned way: by delivering results that matter to the people she represents. GOP propaga...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“If she continues down this path, Whitmer risks transforming a strong, people-first narrative into a muddled story of corporate appeasement and economic strategy on autopilot.”
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Mary Sheffield, the mayor-elect of Detroit, met with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner on Thursday to discuss partnership opportunities between the city and the federal administration to preserve and expand affordable housing in Detroit.
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Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield emphasizes affordable housing in meeting with HUD Secretary • Michigan Advance
Mary Sheffield, the mayor-elect of Detroit, met with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner on Thursday at the Marygrove Conservancy, which is serving as her transition headquart...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Mary Sheffield, the mayor-elect of Detroit, met with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner on Thursday to discuss partnership opportunities between the city and the federal administration to preserve and expand affordable housing in Detroit.
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“If she continues down this path, Gov. Whitmer risks turning a once strong, people-first record into a muddled story of corporate appeasement.” — Commentary from Michigan Advance Editor-in-Chief Jon King
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Whitmer’s data center enthusiasm will undo her record of putting the people of Michigan first • Michigan Advance
For most of her tenure as Michigan’s chief executive, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has earned her reputation the old fashioned way: by delivering results that matter to the people she represents. GOP propaga...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“If she continues down this path, Gov. Whitmer risks turning a once strong, people-first record into a muddled story of corporate appeasement.” — Commentary from Michigan Advance Editor-in-Chief Jon King
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A Michigan Court of Claims judge has ruled against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in a lawsuit challenging a portion of her election guidance on mail-in ballots.
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Michigan judge rejects Benson’s election guidance on mail-in ballots with mismatched numbers • Michigan Advance
A Michigan Court of Claims judge has ruled against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in a lawsuit challenging a portion of her election guidance on mail-in ballots. Benson had said that ballots retur...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A Michigan Court of Claims judge has ruled against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in a lawsuit challenging a portion of her election guidance on mail-in ballots.
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Thursday announced new restrictions for immigrants, reducing the work authorization periods from five years to 18 months, the latest crackdown on legal immigration.
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U.S. work authorizations for legal immigrants slashed from 5 years to 18 months • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Thursday announced new restrictions for immigrants, reducing the work authorization periods from five years to 18 months, the latest crackdown on legal immigratio...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Thursday announced new restrictions for immigrants, reducing the work authorization periods from five years to 18 months, the latest crackdown on legal immigration.
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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Thursday paused a lower court’s order to remove the National Guard from the streets of Washington, D.C., eight days after two members were attacked in broad daylight in the district.
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Federal appeals court extends National Guard presence in D.C. • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Thursday paused a lower court’s order to remove the National Guard from the streets of Washington, D.C., eight days after two members were attacked in broad daylig...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Thursday paused a lower court’s order to remove the National Guard from the streets of Washington, D.C., eight days after two members were attacked in broad daylight in the district.
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Michigan’s recently passed road funding measures have various pitfalls and oversights that might lead to the money not being delivered on time, while also making it difficult to predict if the legislation will actually improve statewide road and bridge infrastructure.
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New analysis warns Michigan’s 2025 road funding deal may fall short and arrive late • Michigan Advance
Michigan’s recently passed road funding measures have various pitfalls and oversights that might lead to the money not being delivered on time, while also making it difficult to predict if the legisla...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Michigan’s recently passed road funding measures have various pitfalls and oversights that might lead to the money not being delivered on time, while also making it difficult to predict if the legislation will actually improve statewide road and bridge infrastructure.
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Michigan Advance Trivia:
What feature did the iconic Michigan beverage Vernors drop from its brand in 1959?
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What feature did the iconic Michigan beverage Vernors drop from its brand in 1959?
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December 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Michigan Advance Trivia:
What feature did the iconic Michigan beverage Vernors drop from its brand in 1959?
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What feature did the iconic Michigan beverage Vernors drop from its brand in 1959?
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a longtime champion of creating legal status for immigrants brought into the country as children who will retire next year, re-introduced his trademark immigration bill for the last time Thursday.
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Retiring US Sen. Durbin makes last push for long-stalled immigration bill • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a longtime champion of creating legal status for immigrants brought into the country as children who will retire next year, re-introduced his trademark immigration ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a longtime champion of creating legal status for immigrants brought into the country as children who will retire next year, re-introduced his trademark immigration bill for the last time Thursday.
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WASHINGTON — More than 30 members of the U.S. Senate Democratic caucus slammed the U.S. Education Department’s plans to shift several responsibilities to other Cabinet-level agencies in a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon.
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Trump’s Education Department transfers illegal, US Senate Dems say • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — More than 30 members of the U.S. Senate Democratic caucus slammed the U.S. Education Department’s plans to shift several responsibilities to other Cabinet-level agencies in a letter to Se...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WASHINGTON — More than 30 members of the U.S. Senate Democratic caucus slammed the U.S. Education Department’s plans to shift several responsibilities to other Cabinet-level agencies in a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon.
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Two days out from their next scheduled meeting, members of the MPSC held an online comment session regarding a set of proposed contracts between one of the state’s largest energy companies and a massive data center slated for construction in Washtenaw County.
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Calls for transparency strengthen as DTE aims to forge ahead on Saline Township data center deals • Michigan Advance
Two days out from their next scheduled meeting, members of Michigan’s energy regulatory body held an online comment session regarding a set of proposed contracts between one of the state’s largest ene...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Two days out from their next scheduled meeting, members of the MPSC held an online comment session regarding a set of proposed contracts between one of the state’s largest energy companies and a massive data center slated for construction in Washtenaw County.
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U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit) has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, charging him with Murder and Conspiracy to Murder, and for Reckless and Unlawful Mishandling of Classified Information.
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U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar introduces articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth • Michigan Advance
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the Detroit Democrat announced in a press release on Thursday. The articles of impeachmen...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit) has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, charging him with Murder and Conspiracy to Murder, and for Reckless and Unlawful Mishandling of Classified Information.
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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated official policy when he used the publicly available Signal app to message about military plans from his personal cell phone, including imminent bombings in Yemen, according to a report released Thursday by the Pentagon’s own watchdog.
Signalgate report says Hegseth created a risk to national security with cellphone messages • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated official policy when he used the publicly available Signal app to message about military plans from his personal cell phone, including imminent bom...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated official policy when he used the publicly available Signal app to message about military plans from his personal cell phone, including imminent bombings in Yemen, according to a report released Thursday by the Pentagon’s own watchdog.
The Michigan Senate version of a bipartisan effort to increase the clearance rate of unsolved violent crimes was before a panel in the upper chamber on Wednesday, but the language of the bill has some senators on the fence.
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Bill to help Michigan law enforcement solve more violent crimes met with pushback on effectiveness • Michigan Advance
The Michigan Senate version of a bipartisan effort to increase the clearance rate of unsolved violent crimes was before a panel in the upper chamber on Wednesday, but the language of the bill has some...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Michigan Senate version of a bipartisan effort to increase the clearance rate of unsolved violent crimes was before a panel in the upper chamber on Wednesday, but the language of the bill has some senators on the fence.
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Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, running in 2026 to become Michigan’s next attorney general, has the strongest leads against the Republican candidates compared to other Democrats in the primary, according to a new poll released Wednesday.
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McDonald holds strongest leads over GOP candidates in Michigan AG race, new polling shows • Michigan Advance
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, running in 2026 to become Michigan’s next attorney general, has the strongest leads against the Republican candidates compared to other Democrats in the prima...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, running in 2026 to become Michigan’s next attorney general, has the strongest leads against the Republican candidates compared to other Democrats in the primary, according to a new poll released Wednesday.
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WASHINGTON — Americans who purchase their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are bracing for a steep rise in costs next year that many say they will not be able to afford, according to a poll released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF.
Most ACA marketplace users can’t afford potential increases, poll shows • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — Americans who purchase their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are bracing for a steep rise in costs next year that many say they will not be able to afford, ac...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
WASHINGTON — Americans who purchase their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are bracing for a steep rise in costs next year that many say they will not be able to afford, according to a poll released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF.
A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it.
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Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers • Michigan Advance
A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it.
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Members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee decried violence against law enforcement, but seemed to make little headway in identifying how to address the issue during a Wednesday hearing that often saw each party harshly blame the other.
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High tensions around law enforcement, ICE tactics on display in heated US House hearing • Michigan Advance
Members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee decried violence against law enforcement, but seemed to make little headway in identifying how to address the issue during a Wednesday hearing tha...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee decried violence against law enforcement, but seemed to make little headway in identifying how to address the issue during a Wednesday hearing that often saw each party harshly blame the other.
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Inquisitive residents packed into the auditorium at Howell High School Wednesday night, as a panel of environmental, tech and infrastructure experts aimed to provide additional information on what it looks like when a data center is built within a community.
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Panelists at Howell forum break down environmental and economic risks of data centers • Michigan Advance
Inquisitive residents packed into the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center at Howell High School Wednesday night, as a panel of environmental, tech and infrastructure experts aimed to provide additional ...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Inquisitive residents packed into the auditorium at Howell High School Wednesday night, as a panel of environmental, tech and infrastructure experts aimed to provide additional information on what it looks like when a data center is built within a community.
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Lue Yang, a Lansing-area Hmong community leader who had been detained by ICE in July, has been released from federal custody after efforts from legislators on both sides of the aisle.
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Michigan Hmong leader released from ICE detention after push from federal and state lawmakers • Michigan Advance
Lue Yang, a Lansing-area Hmong community leader who had been detained by ICE in July, has been released from federal custody after efforts from legislators on both sides of the aisle. “Everybody has ...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Lue Yang, a Lansing-area Hmong community leader who had been detained by ICE in July, has been released from federal custody after efforts from legislators on both sides of the aisle.
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WASHINGTON — Federal authorities arrested a Virginia man Thursday morning who they say was involved in planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, according to numerous media reports.
Man arrested in January 2021 pipe bomb case targeting party headquarters • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities arrested a Virginia man Thursday morning who they say was involved in planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve o...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities arrested a Virginia man Thursday morning who they say was involved in planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, according to numerous media reports.