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Michigan House of Representatives YouTubeThe consensus on Michigan's revenue forecast is a bit better than earlier this year, but the state is still projected to be short of a balanced budget by about $1 billion.
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Attorneys for the state of Michigan and environmental groups told a federal appeals court that the U.S. Energy Department falsely claimed an energy emergency.
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Detroit's population grew by 5,060 last year, according to the latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau. It's the third year in a row the population has inched up.
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The groups say the lapses in medical care at the North Lake processing center have been followed by a seizure and a "hypertensive emergency."
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Summer construction season is underway in East Lansing and on Michigan State University's campus with many students gone after the spring semester.
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Rawlins, who stands 5-1, is making a name for herself at bodybuilding competitions.
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The farewell Lansing Symphony Orchestra concert for Maestro Timothy Muffitt will feature works by Dvořák and Resphigi.
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In a letter to the governor, Planned Parenthood of Michigan says cuts to Title X funding and the loss of Medicaid coverage for many of its patient services have left it in a precarious position.
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The Natural Resources Commission is implementing a one-buck rule for hunters in the Lower Peninsula, effective March 1, 2027.
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The water is back on in four Metro Detroit communities that were under severe water usage restrictions since Sunday. Residents still need to boil it for drinking or cooking.
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A prime retail space in Frandor Shopping Center is drawing attention after construction crews were spotted inside the former Joann Fabrics storefront. Total Wine & More has confirmed plans to open a Lansing store later this year, though the company has not yet confirmed the exact location.
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Up to 10 million birds could fly over Michigan this week as peak spring migration brings many feathered friends back for the season.