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New report finds apprenticeships increasing for WA; TN nursing shortage slated to continue amid federal education changes; NC college students made away of on-campus resources to fight food insecurity; DOJ will miss deadline to release all Epstein files; new program provides glasses to visually impaired Virginians; Line 5 pipeline fight continues in Midwest states; and NY Gov. Kathy Hochul agrees to sign medical aid in dying bill in early 2026.

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Legal fights over free speech, federal power, and public accountability take center stage as courts, campuses and communities confront the reach of government authority.

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States are waiting to hear how much money they'll get from the Rural Health Transformation Program, the DHS is incentivizing local law enforcement to join the federal immigration crackdown and Texas is creating its own Appalachian Trail.

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Michiganders Can Apply Now For Home Heating Help

LANSING, Mich. — Many Michiganders are experiencing a bit of sticker shock as they open their energy bills after a few bitter cold months…

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Expert: SCOTUS Case Could Forever Change Unions

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Union members in Michigan and nationwide will be keeping a close eye on the U.S. Supreme Court this week, as it takes up …

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Michiganders to Rally for Protection from Gun Violence

LANSING, Mich. — It's been eight days since 17 people were killed at a Florida high school, and today many Michiganders will rally at the …

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Report: Climate Change is Changing Michigan Businesses

DETROIT — Michigan companies are having to deal with the effects of a changing climate, and a new report says that is sending ripples through …

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Nassar Scandal Prompts Focus on Prevention, Protection, Accountability

LANSING, Mich. – The case of disgraced former Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar has prompted state lawmakers on both sides of the …

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Groups Fight Proposals to Water Down DEQ

LANSING, Mich. – Some state lawmakers want to shift control of environmental rules from the Department of Environmental Quality to state …

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Free Tax Help Available Now Through April

LANSING, Mich. – Tax season is here and so is free help from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. Last year, the program helped more than 66,…

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Report: Sexual Assault Even More Prevalent Off-Campus

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan State University and other colleges have been in the spotlight with high profile cases of sexual assault. A new …

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Water Advocates: Snyder Betrays Great Lakes Again

LANSING, Mich. – A coalition working to protect the Great Lakes says Gov. Rick Snyder has again sidestepped leadership on a major water issue …

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Earned Income Tax Credit: What Working Michiganders Need To Know

LANSING, Mich – Tens of thousands of Michiganders who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit leave millions of dollars on the table …

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