Ballot drive targeting utility political spending faces court and legislative tests
A Michigan ballot proposal that would bar regulated gas and electric utilities from making political contributions is facing a legal
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News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
American2Day
News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
Michigan News
Why black squirrels thrive across Michigan
More than half of Michigan’s squirrels are reportedly black, a trait that has made the animals common across the state
Eaton County
Eaton prosecutor teams with Macomb clerk in statewide Republican campaigns
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini have formed a campaign partnership after meeting at a
Ingham County
Lansing adopts ordinance transitioning city boards to ward structure
The Lansing City Council adopted Ordinance 1361, amending the city’s code to transition existing boards and commissions to the ward
Opinion
Hiring People Still Requires Talking to People
Companies should use AI aggressively in recruiting where it helps recruiters do better work. They should not use it as
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken opens old mill property to outside bids after investor makes rival pitch
The village council's biggest decision of the night concerned the former Hoover mill property downtown. After months of working toward
National
Appeals court split puts age-based mail voting rules before Supreme Court
A federal appeals court has struck down a South Carolina law that allowed voters over 65 to vote by mail
Money
Ballot drive targeting utility political spending faces court and legislative tests
A Michigan ballot proposal that would bar regulated gas and electric utilities from making political contributions is facing a legal
Local News
Second suspected homicide under investigation at Ionia prison this year
A death at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia is being investigated as a suspected homicide, the second such investigation
Second suspected homicide under investigation at Ionia prison this year
A death at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia is being investigated as a suspected homicide, the second such investigation
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Why black squirrels thrive across Michigan
More than half of Michigan’s squirrels are reportedly black, a trait that has made the animals common across the state
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Study finds higher minimum wages reduced work and earnings for poorest workers
A new working paper by two academic economists found that higher minimum wages reduced employment retention, hours and earnings among
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Michigan State prepares to welcome more than 50,000 students
Michigan State University is preparing for move-in week, with students expected to return to campus in East Lansing by next
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Lansing adopts ordinance transitioning city boards to ward structure
The Lansing City Council adopted Ordinance 1361, amending the city’s code to transition existing boards and commissions to the ward
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Appeals court split puts age-based mail voting rules before Supreme Court
A federal appeals court has struck down a South Carolina law that allowed voters over 65 to vote by mail
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US business growth strengthens as bond-market tensions lift gold
U.S. private-sector business growth accelerated in August to its strongest level since April 2022, according to S&P Global’s flash purchasing
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Iran conflict rattles U.S. markets as oil prices and debt climb
U.S. stocks suffered their steepest decline in three weeks Thursday as President Donald Trump threatened expanded economic sanctions against Iran.
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Mullin’s congressional ties shape key Homeland Security decisions
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has developed a reputation for acting on personal appeals from former colleagues in Congress, including
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