Nov 29 Jewish residents in Detroit worry war in Israel could cause damage at home By Aaron Foley As Jewish residents of southeast Michigan see friends and neighbors fearful of Islamophobia and violence against the Arab community, they also worry about antisemitic backlash and having their voices diluted in a complex, nuanced conversation. Continue reading
Nov 29 Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation is pending By Joey Cappelletti, Ali Swenson, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation in the coming days aimed at curbing deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media. Continue reading
Nov 28 Judge signs $120 million order against former owner of failed Michigan dam By Ed White, Associated Press The state says the money represents the environmental damage caused by the collapse of the Edenville Dam and and flooded the city of Midland. But it's not known how state regulators will ever collect. Continue reading
Nov 28 Michigan will implement ambitious clean energy mandates with goal of carbon-free electricity by 2040 By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The legislation signed Tuesday also sets a goal for utilities to generate 50 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2030. That's a significant leap from the current 12 percent. Continue reading
Nov 14 Michigan judge says Trump will remain on primary ballot, rejecting challenge under insurrection clause By Corey Williams, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Court of Claims Judge James Redford rejected arguments that Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol meant the court had to declare him ineligible for the presidency. Continue reading
Nov 11 Michigan plays Penn State without coach Harbaugh after no ruling to lift Big 10's ban By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press No. 2 Michigan was without coach Jim Harbaugh on Saturday against No. 9 Penn State after a judge did not issue a ruling on the school’s attempt to at least temporarily lift the Big Ten’s penalty against the Wolverines for… Continue reading
Nov 09 Michigan judge to hear arguments as activists try to keep Trump off the ballot By Associated Press A judge in Michigan is expected to hear arguments Thursday on whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump's name off state ballots for president. Continue reading
Nov 06 Republican Peter Meijer contests for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Former republican congressman Peter Meijer announced his plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan in 2024. Continue reading
Nov 02 Michigan Democrats fear Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Democrats have warned the White House that President Joe Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war could put his reelection campaign in jeopardy in the key swing state next year. Continue reading
Oct 21 Police seek motive for fatal stabbing of Detroit synagogue president outside her home By Associated Press A Detroit synagogue president, identified in a statement from Mayor Mike Duggan as Samantha Woll, was found stabbed to death outside her home Saturday, police said. Continue reading