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Fact check: Trump makes progress on policy promises to Michigan. Will growth follow?
Bridge Michigan
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July 23, 2025
Related: Stock markets have plummeted in the wake of tariff threats — but also rebounded after the administration paused threatened tariffs or announced new trade deals. As of the close of the markets Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial average...
Northern Michigan reacts: Trump approves $50M for ice storm recovery
WCMU - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
Fifty-million dollars in federal aid is coming to Northern Michigan after months of local and state officials advocating for relief from a historic ice storm that swept through the region in March. The decision was announced on Tuesday by...
Trump approves disaster declaration for Northern Michigan ice storm
Soo Leader
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July 23, 2025
NEWS RELEASE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ************************* LANSING - Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that President Donald Trump has approved Michigan’s request for a disaster declaration to help communities impacted by the historic ice...
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Michigan following March ice storms
Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan
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An ice storm leaves a tree coated in Gaylord. March 30, 2025. Photo courtesy of NOAA's National Weather Service. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday that it would be providing public assistance to 13 Michigan counties and...
Michigan House panel issues subpoenas demanding records from state agencies
WNMU - Michigan
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July 22, 2025
The Republican-led Michigan House Oversight Committee approved a slew of legislative subpoenas Tuesday directed at state departments, including the Attorney General’s office. The oversight committee has aggressively used its subpoena power in this...
Extreme heat settles over Mid-Michigan on Thursday
Fox 47 - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
LANSING, Mich. — A HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for all of Mid-Michigan from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday. Afternoon temperatures in the low to mid 90s combined with high humidity will result in heat indices over 100 degrees. WSYM Heat Advisory...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Northern Michigan Wednesday night – gusts to hit 50 mph
MLive - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 9:41 p.m. EDT on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 p.m. EDT for Emmet, Cheboygan and Charlevoix counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph. “At 9:41 p.m.,...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Crawford and Roscommon counties Wednesday night
MLive - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 10:16 p.m. EDT on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 10:45 p.m. EDT for Crawford and Roscommon counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 10:15 p.m., Doppler...
Northern Michigan volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award for 18th year
North Michigan News
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July 23, 2025
The Northern Michigan volleyball team has been recognized as an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Award recipient. This marks the 18th consecutive year that the team, known as the Green and Gold, has received this honor. They are...
Michigan lawmaker concerned over state police leadership
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - A state lawmaker is calling out Michigan State Police's (MSP) top officers for allegedly using a state-issued vehicle for personal time in 2021. Big picture view: State Senator Jim Runestad (R) of White Lake is asking...
Michigan title agents suspended over alleged mismanagement of escrow funds
Housing Wire
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July 22, 2025
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) announced disciplinary action against Rand Sre and Tobby Rae Jablonski, along with the title companies they were operating — Peak Title of Michigan Inc. and Peak Title Agency Co....
Michigan moving to oust UAW president
KPVI - Idaho
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UAW President Shawn Fain speaks to a crowd in Detroit at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for president on Aug. 7, 2024. (Photo by Anna Liz Nichols/ Michigan Advance) WARREN, Michigan —In Warren, members of the United Auto...
Michigan target Savion Hiter sends 2-word message on 2026 rankings amid chase from Wolverines and Tennessee
Sportskeeda
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July 22, 2025
On Tuesday, top running back prospect Savion Hiter reacted to being named the top tailback in the 2026 recruiting rankings. On3 released its top 25 prospects in the Rivals300, with Hiter being ranked 12th overall. • "Beyond blessed," he wrote....
Radioactive waste from NY won't be coming to Michigan landfill
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Radioactive waste from a New York Manhattan Project site will be shipped to Texas instead of Wayne County, according to officials. The waste was originally set for Wayne Disposal Inc., a Van Buren Township landfill. Leftover radioactive waste from...
Why Michigan is selling off hundreds of acres and how to bid in the DNR ‘surplus land auction’
MLive - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
Hundreds of acres of state land will be available for public purchase in the Michigan Department of Natural Resource’s “surplus land auction” next month. The DNR selected 126 properties to put up for bid, ranging from less than an acre to 200...
UFL’s major 2026 shift: Birmingham, Michigan, Houston, and Memphis teams set to relocate - Reports
Mint
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July 23, 2025
The United Football League (UFL) is set to undergo significant restructuring for its 2026 season. Reports indicate that four teams, Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks, and Memphis Showboats, will likely relocate to new...
Michigan State finance graduate becomes Jackson Public Schools treasurer
MLive - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
JACKSON, MI – The Jackson Public School Board of Education has a new treasurer ready to make sure the district has the money it needs to continue educating Jackson’s youth. By unanimous vote, school board Trustee Subba Reddy was appointed...
President Trump approves Gov. Whitmer's request for disaster declaration for Northern Michigan ice storm
WZZM 13 - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
Historic ice storms in March devastated parts of 10 counties in Northern Michigan. LANSING, Kan. — It's been months since historic ice storms in Northern Michigan knocked down trees and power lines, blocking roads and leaving thousands without...
More than 160 Dogs rescued from Puppy Mill, now recovering in Michigan
WZZM 13 - Michigan
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July 23, 2025
Rescued dogs from an out of state puppy mill are recovering and finding homes in Michigan with BISSELL Pet Foundation's help. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — More than 165 dogs rescued from a suspected puppy mill from another state are now on the road to...
Slotkin lays out her plan to back Michigan’s middle class in maiden speech to U.S. Senate
Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan
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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) delivers her maiden speech on the Senate floor. July 23, 2025 | Screenshot Continuing a long running tradition, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) gave her maiden speech on the Senate Floor on Wednesday, using her...