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Court order leaves Michigan ballot rules for 2026. What's happening

Court order leaves Michigan ballot rules for 2026. What's happening

A federal court left in place an injunction that blocks a USPS plan to set up mail ballot lists and new rules.
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John James' running mate just put abortion back on the ballot | Opinion

John James' running mate just put abortion back on the ballot | Opinion

John James doesn't want to talk about abortion. His running mate just put it back at the center of Michigan's governor's race.
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New York Times 50 Best Restaurants list includes Detroit eateries

New York Times 50 Best Restaurants list includes Detroit eateries

Two acclaimed Detroit restaurants, Roses and Tacos Wuey, are on the New York Times’ 2026 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in America.
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Is Ambassador Bridge still busiest border crossing? Latest traffic

Is Ambassador Bridge still busiest border crossing? Latest traffic

The new Gordie Howe International Bridge nearly topped the Ambassador Bridge for Michigan border traffic in August.
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Gas climbs toward records, but you can still save money. Here's how

Gas climbs toward records, but you can still save money. Here's how

Diesel prices are setting records and gas is nearly as high. AAA says try these tips to save a few bucks.
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Trump keeps up attacks on mail voting, but election officials more confident

Trump keeps up attacks on mail voting, but election officials more confident

By Brad Brooks and Nathan Layne Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Michigan parents can't afford childcare. The governor's race could change that.

Michigan parents can't afford childcare. The governor's race could change that.

As candidates for governor vow to tackle cost-of-living, childcare expenses hold back Michigan’s economy and strain household budgets, experts say.
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The EVs Americans can't buy are headed for Canada | Opinion

The EVs Americans can't buy are headed for Canada | Opinion

Chinese EVs may soon be sold across the river in Windsor. U.S. politicians are working to make sure Americans never get behind the wheel.
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Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters

Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting by imposing new Postal Service regulations for the midterm elections
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Dad extradited to Michigan over $52K in child support

Dad extradited to Michigan over $52K in child support

The bill has come due for a trucker who owes more than $52,000 in child support and now faces possible prison time.
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Families are reading to preschoolers less often since the pandemic

Families are reading to preschoolers less often since the pandemic

The pandemic spurred major changes in home life, including a drop in parents reading with their kids. Five years later, families haven't rebounded.
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Lake America today. Trump Strait tomorrow? | Letters

Lake America today. Trump Strait tomorrow? | Letters

Freep readers are on fire this week, weighing in with a Dolly Parton/Trump mashup and discourse on the obscure maritime law that affects gas prices.