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From Lansing to Jackson and Charlotte to Howell, more than 80% of winter days have been cloudy across mid-Michigan. Here’s why the gray skies are so common this time of year — and when residents can expect more sunshine.
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Emma Winowiecki/Michigan PublicA bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers is introducing legislation they say would make it easier to build new homes in the state.Among other things, the bills would allow duplexes in single-family residential areas, lower the minimum size for housing units, and reduce lot size requirements for single-family homes. -
Rick Pluta/MPRNFormer Chicago Mayor, Obama Administration White House Chief of Staff, member of Congress, U.S. ambassador to Japan and possible Democratic presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel slipped into Michigan for a day, to test the waters for a presidential run — including an address Tuesday to the Detroit Economic Club.
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