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News Story Michigan food stamp fraud spiked nearly 400% from 2023 to 2024. Criminals pocketed $75,000 in food stamps over three days in 2025 Read more
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A Michigan News Source. News Story Mackinac Center sues Flint Community Schools. Suit alleges troubled district violated Freedom of Information Act over staff travel records Read more
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News Story Granholm’s Energy Department ignored warning about conflict of interest in $14B of loans given to Michigan energy companies. Inspector general warned that energy projects …
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John LaPlante serves as an editor for Michigan Capitol Confidential and other publications of the Mackinac Center, including IMPACT magazine. He has written for a variety of commercial and …
Michigan Senate OKs paid sick leave compromise
Feb 17, 2025 · The Michigan Senate approved a political compromise last week to tweak paid sick leave and tipped wage rules that will change on Friday if lawmakers do not act. In return, …
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A Michigan News Source. News Story Whitmer praised at the time of lockdown orders. Governor was ‘guided by science’ to keep booze, weed and gambling businesses open while shuttering …
Welcome to 2025: Here’s what readers can expect in the new year
Jan 1, 2025 · Happy New Year and welcome to 2025. It’s a new year, and a new legislative term is beginning in the Michigan House of Representatives. Last term the Democrats held a …
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