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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who drew attention at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference for slamming politicians on the left and the right for centering division over consensus, has put forth a lofty promise in his campaign for governor: No budget from lawmakers, no pay for lawmakers. While members of the...

Source: Michigan Advance

Published on: 2025-07-10

ICE official’s court testimony provides few answers on agency’s plan for Abrego Garcia

GREENBELT, Maryland — A top U.S. immigration official testifying in federal court Thursday did not give details of the Trump administration’s plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he is released from pre-trial detention next week in Tennessee. Thomas Giles, the assistant director for enforcement and removal operations at Immigration...

Source: Michigan Advance

Published on: 2025-07-10

Palisades owner faces tough questions about nuclear ‘sleeving’

NRC asks questions about planned fix for defective steam generator tubes....

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

The Block Party is bringing good times to the sideline of a nostalgic Michigan stadium

In collaboration with the Flint City Bucks, the Block Party will take place on Saturday, July 12 before and throughout a soccer game at the historic Atwood Stadium....

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

Regulators approve transmission line project, but rip into company for lack of public engagement

Changes are on the horizon for the state’s application process for large scale electric transmission line developments following the approval of two projects that will place many miles of electric service wires across Michigan. Members of the Michigan Public Service Commission on Thursday approved applications to construct two approximately 50...

Source: Michigan Advance

Published on: 2025-07-10

Mavericks vs. Lakers: Where to watch Cooper Flagg’s NBA summer league debut tonight

The No. 1 overall draft pick faces off against Bronny James and the Lakers in Summer League with broadcast available on ESPN and multiple streaming platforms....

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

Michigan canvassers walk back approval for petition aimed at taxing the rich to fund schools

Members of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers on Thursday walked back their approval for a proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy to better fund the state’s public schools following a controversy surrounding changes to the petition language. Daniel Ziegler, an attorney representing the opposing Coalition to Stop the...

Source: Michigan Advance

Published on: 2025-07-10

US Senate Dems from Western states blast Trump budget for cutting federal aid

Members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee differed along party lines at a Thursday hearing about how the U.S. Forest Service should partner with states and how the federal wildfire response should be organized. Senators of both parties emphasized the importance of working with state forest managers....

Source: Michigan Advance

Published on: 2025-07-10

Michigan well represented on list of best bass lakes in U.S.

Bassmaster Magazine unveiled its 2025 list of the 100 Best Bass Lakes in America....

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

Trump emergency tariffs violate Constitution, Democrats argue in court case

WASHINGTON — U.S. Democratic lawmakers argued in a new legal filing this week that President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs usurped congressional power, and they urged a federal appellate court to strike down the duties on foreign imports. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is set to...

Source: Michigan Advance

Published on: 2025-07-10

Futures betting explained: Everything to know about how futures betting works

Our expert guide walks you through the basics of futures sports betting while highlighting the best strategies for winning long-term bets....

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Leelanau County

Deputies say northbound vehicle driven by a 36-year-old Suttons Bay woman struck a 37- year-old Suttons Bay man who was riding a bike southbound....

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

Michigan approves 95 miles of new power lines despite concerns over ‘lazy’ route

The first high-voltage transmission lines to cross into Michigan in 50 years cleared a key hurdle, teeing up a bevy eminent domain cases against landowners in their path....

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

Former Pioneer assistant coach getting settled in as new basketball coach at Jackson

Jackson's new boys basketball coach, Phillip Thompson, brings lessons learned from his time as an assistant coach at Ann Arbor Pioneer, as well as lessons learned from Tom Izzo and Jon Scheyer...

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

Alabama man wanted for reneging on deal, taking off with truckloads of Saline water meters

A former public works officials in Saline negotiated a $14,500 sale for old water meters potentially worth $75,000 in scrap without proper authorization from the city....

Source: MLive

Published on: 2025-07-10

Michigan ranked No. 3 for 2024 election turnout. Did early voting help?

Michigan voters turned out in 2024. SOS Jocelyn Benson credits new election laws and education campaigns. Experts have other theories: ‘Battleground voters love to bask in attention.’...

Source: Bridge Michigan

Published on: 2025-07-10

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