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Michigan to Recoup $2.7 Billion in Overpaid Unemployment Benefits
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will begin collecting $2.7 billion in overpaid unemployment benefits from roughly 350,000 claimants, starting September 29th, 2025, following a legal settlement that lifted a collection pause.
Michigan to Recoup $2.7 Billion in Overpaid Unemployment Benefits
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will begin collecting $2.7 billion in overpaid unemployment benefits from roughly 350,000 claimants, starting September 29th, 2025, following a legal settlement that lifted a collection pause.
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28% Bias Score
Booming Marijuana Industry Transforms New Buffalo, Michigan
The legalization of marijuana in Michigan has led to a surge in dispensaries in New Buffalo Township, generating significant revenue but also causing traffic and public safety concerns.
Booming Marijuana Industry Transforms New Buffalo, Michigan
The legalization of marijuana in Michigan has led to a surge in dispensaries in New Buffalo Township, generating significant revenue but also causing traffic and public safety concerns.
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16% Bias Score
Michigan's Failed Medicaid Work Requirement Program
Michigan's \$30 million Medicaid work requirement program, mandating 80 hours of work, volunteering, or schooling monthly for recipients, was halted by a federal judge before implementation, revealing administrative complexities and potential for significant coverage loss.
Michigan's Failed Medicaid Work Requirement Program
Michigan's \$30 million Medicaid work requirement program, mandating 80 hours of work, volunteering, or schooling monthly for recipients, was halted by a federal judge before implementation, revealing administrative complexities and potential for significant coverage loss.
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56% Bias Score
Flint's Lead Pipe Replacement: Skepticism Remains Amidst EPA Order Lift
Flint, Michigan, completed replacing 11,000 lead pipes and restoring 28,000 properties, prompting the EPA to lift its emergency drinking water order; however, many residents remain skeptical due to ongoing health issues and lack of full accountability for the 2014 water crisis.
Flint's Lead Pipe Replacement: Skepticism Remains Amidst EPA Order Lift
Flint, Michigan, completed replacing 11,000 lead pipes and restoring 28,000 properties, prompting the EPA to lift its emergency drinking water order; however, many residents remain skeptical due to ongoing health issues and lack of full accountability for the 2014 water crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Rep. Dingell Prioritizes Constituent Service Over Family Legacy
Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Democrat, prioritizes constituent service over her family's near-century-long legacy in Michigan's 12th district, actively engaging with constituents and working across the aisle despite criticism of political dynasties.
Rep. Dingell Prioritizes Constituent Service Over Family Legacy
Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Democrat, prioritizes constituent service over her family's near-century-long legacy in Michigan's 12th district, actively engaging with constituents and working across the aisle despite criticism of political dynasties.
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40% Bias Score
Nine Candidates Vie for Detroit Mayor in August 5th Primary
The Detroit mayoral primary on August 5, 2025, features nine candidates vying to replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, with a diverse range of backgrounds and platforms addressing public safety, economic development, and community needs.
Nine Candidates Vie for Detroit Mayor in August 5th Primary
The Detroit mayoral primary on August 5, 2025, features nine candidates vying to replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, with a diverse range of backgrounds and platforms addressing public safety, economic development, and community needs.
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16% Bias Score
Michigan Judge Dismisses Charges Against Trump's 'Fake Electors'
A Michigan judge dismissed charges against 15 Republicans accused of attempting to falsely certify Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election, citing a lack of intent and sophistication in their actions.
Michigan Judge Dismisses Charges Against Trump's 'Fake Electors'
A Michigan judge dismissed charges against 15 Republicans accused of attempting to falsely certify Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election, citing a lack of intent and sophistication in their actions.
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28% Bias Score
Michigan Governor Calls Special Election for Vacant Senate Seat
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a special election for the vacant 35th Senate District, setting up a contest that could shift the balance of power in the state Senate to Republicans, potentially hindering her agenda in her final year.
Michigan Governor Calls Special Election for Vacant Senate Seat
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a special election for the vacant 35th Senate District, setting up a contest that could shift the balance of power in the state Senate to Republicans, potentially hindering her agenda in her final year.
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44% Bias Score
Accelerated Shoreline Erosion in Southwest Michigan Due to Climate Change
Southwest Michigan's Lake Michigan shoreline is experiencing accelerated erosion due to climate change, with some areas losing up to 75 feet in four years, prompting residents and experts to implement mitigation measures such as vegetation and water management solutions.
Accelerated Shoreline Erosion in Southwest Michigan Due to Climate Change
Southwest Michigan's Lake Michigan shoreline is experiencing accelerated erosion due to climate change, with some areas losing up to 75 feet in four years, prompting residents and experts to implement mitigation measures such as vegetation and water management solutions.
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24% Bias Score
Whitmer Replaces Clean Energy Advocate on Michigan Utility Board
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer replaced clean energy advocate Alessandra Carreon on the MPSC board with Shaquila Myers, an appointee environmental groups claim is aligned with utility interests, potentially slowing the state's clean energy transition and increasing energy costs amid a billion-do...
Whitmer Replaces Clean Energy Advocate on Michigan Utility Board
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer replaced clean energy advocate Alessandra Carreon on the MPSC board with Shaquila Myers, an appointee environmental groups claim is aligned with utility interests, potentially slowing the state's clean energy transition and increasing energy costs amid a billion-do...
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56% Bias Score
Forensic Genealogy Solves 37-Year-Old Michigan Cold Case
A 37-year-old cold case involving a 1986 sexual assault and kidnapping in Michigan's Delta County was solved using forensic genealogy, identifying a 78-year-old Wisconsin man who died before arrest.
Forensic Genealogy Solves 37-Year-Old Michigan Cold Case
A 37-year-old cold case involving a 1986 sexual assault and kidnapping in Michigan's Delta County was solved using forensic genealogy, identifying a 78-year-old Wisconsin man who died before arrest.
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12% Bias Score
Michigan Program Gives New Mothers Cash to Combat High Childcare Costs
Michigan's Rx Kids program provides up to $7,500 in cash assistance to new mothers in select locations, aiming to alleviate the high cost of raising children and combatting a declining birth rate; its expansion is pending.
Michigan Program Gives New Mothers Cash to Combat High Childcare Costs
Michigan's Rx Kids program provides up to $7,500 in cash assistance to new mothers in select locations, aiming to alleviate the high cost of raising children and combatting a declining birth rate; its expansion is pending.
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48% Bias Score
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