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No matter what you drive, record high diesel prices are costing you

No matter what you drive, record high diesel prices are costing you

Whether you are filling up with diesel or not, you are indirectly paying the increased fuel cost.
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Michigan Regulators to Re-evaluate Line 5 Tunnel Permits Following State Supreme Court Ruling

Michigan Regulators to Re-evaluate Line 5 Tunnel Permits Following State Supreme Court Ruling

The Whitmer administration announced that Michigan state regulators will review previously issued permits for the controversial Line 5 tunnel project. This re-evaluation comes in response to a Michigan Supreme Court ruling from this summer, which provided stronger guidance on environmental impact assessments. Enbridge Energy plans to replace an aging section of its oil and natural gas liquids pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac with a new one, to be buried in a tunnel beneath the lakebed. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) had issued a water resources permit for the tunnel project on July 15, acknowledging potential "adverse" impacts on ecological and tribal resources but deeming it preferable to an oil spill in the Great Lakes. However, two weeks later, the Michigan Supreme Court vacated a tunnel permit issued by a different state agency, the Michigan Public Service Commission, citing that the scope of harm considered was too narrow. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is now dir...
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Representative Debbie Dingell Marches in Detroit Labor Day Parade Amidst Political Tensions and Personal Attacks from President Trump

Representative Debbie Dingell Marches in Detroit Labor Day Parade Amidst Political Tensions and Personal Attacks from President Trump

U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell participated in the Detroit Labor Day parade, marching alongside union members and engaging with voters. Her presence at the event comes shortly after an incident in Ohio where an armed man charged at a Democratic candidate, highlighting growing concerns about political violence. Dingell, a veteran of numerous political campaigns, stated that such incidents would not deter her from interacting with constituents. During the parade, she also addressed a recent personal attack from President Trump, who referred to her as 'Debbie Dingbat' in a Truth Social post. President Trump's post criticized Dingell for speaking negatively about him, asserting his loyalty and questioning her actions. This exchange underscores the heightened political rhetoric and animosity present in the current political landscape.
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Representative Hillary Scholten Joins Bipartisan Effort to Denounce Socialism and DSA

Representative Hillary Scholten Joins Bipartisan Effort to Denounce Socialism and DSA

Representative Hillary Scholten of Michigan, alongside Representatives Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, Jared Moskowitz of Florida, and Tom Suozzi of New York, has co-sponsored a resolution to denounce socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). This initiative comes after a Republican-led resolution denouncing socialism passed the House, with many Democrats opposing it due to what they termed 'partisan poison pills.' The bipartisan Democratic resolution aims to condemn socialism and the DSA without such contentious additions. This move highlights a growing anti-DSA caucus within the House Democratic Party, with members like Scholten vocalizing their opposition to what they perceive as a corrupting ideology within their party. Scholten has also publicly condemned Hasan Piker, a radical leftist Twitch streamer with ties to the DSA, calling him a 'hack who thrives on hate, shock and awe because he lacks substance,' and has refused to endorse Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed due t...
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Stevie Wonder books two Fox shows on ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ tour

Stevie Wonder books two Fox shows on ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ tour

Stevie Wonder will hit the Fox Theatre in December, playing his most intimate Detroit shows in three decades as he celebrates a landmark album.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Utilizes AI to Streamline State Regulations

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Utilizes AI to Streamline State Regulations

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that her administration is actively employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to review and reduce state regulations. According to Governor Hochul, this initiative aims to identify and eliminate burdensome rules, policies, boards, and commissions within the state government. She stated that her team has harnessed AI in a manner unprecedented by other governors, specifically to analyze the extensive framework of state governance. This strategic use of AI is part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and potentially alleviate regulatory burdens on businesses and citizens in New York. The governor emphasized using AI as a 'force for good' to achieve these objectives, signaling a proactive approach to integrating advanced technology into state administration.
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Asian shares fall and oil prices hold steady above $100 a barrel

Asian shares fall and oil prices hold steady above $100 a barrel

Asian shares have skidded following a retreat on Wall Street as the price of crude oil again trades above $100 a barrel
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Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.
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Officials estimate 34,000 participate in Mackinac Bridge Walk

Officials estimate 34,000 participate in Mackinac Bridge Walk

The Labor Day tradition draws thousands to the "Mighty Mac" every year.
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The labor movement won these jobs. Michigan is losing them. | Opinion

The labor movement won these jobs. Michigan is losing them. | Opinion

Federal workforce cuts aren't hurting Washington most. They're affecting Michigan veterans, seniors and local economies.
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Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades
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Factbox-The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

Factbox-The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Democrats need to pick up four seats from Republicans to win control of the 100-seat Senate in the midterm elections on November 3. While voters will pick candidates in 35 states, independent analysts only see nine of those races as competitive.