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Second federal judge orders temporary reinstatement of thousands of probationary employees fired by the Trump administration; U.S., Canada political tension could affect Maine summer tourism; Report: Incarceration rates rise in MS, U.S. despite efforts at reform; MI study: HBCU students show better mental health, despite challenges.

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Trump administration faces legal battles on birthright citizenship; the arrest of a Palestinian activist sparks protests over free speech. Conservationists voice concerns about federal job cuts impacting public lands, and Ohio invests in child wellness initiatives.

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Farmers worry promised federal reimbursements aren't coming while fears mount that the Trump administration's efforts to raise cash means the sale of public lands, and rural America's shortage of doctors has many physicians skipping retirement.

Amy Miller


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Report: States Need to Shore Up Great Lakes Water Compact

LANSING, Mich. - Progress is being made in implementing the Great Lakes Compact, but a new report issued Tuesday says most states still need to take …

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Court to FCC: Hold the Line on Media Consolidation

WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission may not relax its ban against newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership, according to a ruling Thursday …

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Scientists: "Indisputable" Evidence of Invasive Carp Damage

LANSING, Mich. - As the voracious Asian carp works its way north into the Great Lakes by way of the Chicago shipping canal, at least ten invasive …

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Congress Threatens to Slash Funding for Successful Farm Programs

LANSING, Mich. - Hundreds of Michigan farmers and tens of thousands across the nation may lose incentive to conserve water and soil resources if …

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MI Lawmakers, Special Interests Battle over Opposing Teacher Tenure Bills

LANSING, Mich. - Teacher tenure in Michigan could dramatically change under House bills that could get a vote this week, even as the state Senate …

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Michigan: Birth and Demise of the Middle Class

LANSING, Mich. - The so-called birthplace of the middle class may be the first place to lose it, according to a new report which finds Michigan …

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Teen Conference: MI Universities Help College-Bound Foster Kids

LANSING, Mich. - Teen-agers in foster care from across the state will meet next week to learn about life skills, college opportunities and other life …

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Proposed Changes to Farm Payments May Help More MI Farmers

LANSING, Mich. - Legislation introduced Thursday in Congress could level the playing field for farmers in Michigan and elsewhere. The Rural America …

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Get a Bonus for Helping Find MI Kids in Need of Healthcare

LANSING, Mich. - A coalition of community health centers, hospitals, schools and other organizations today is launching a campaign to offer a gift …

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Survey: Majority of American’s Don’t Want Changes to Medicaid Program

LANSING, Mich. - There's a battle taking place in Congress over funding for Medicaid, the program that provides health care for low-income people…

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