But that statement “is a perfect signal of their nervousness,” said Dave Dulio, a professor of political science at Oakland University. “I think it shows they know they need to do some work.” Biden’s visit is the latest in a series of presidential campaign trips to Michigan,
Here’s why: Michigan’s immigrant population is one of the few areas of growth for our state. In fact, 13% of children are considered to be part of immigrant families. Immigrant community a bright spot in Michigan Immigrants, many of whom are learning English, are also an important
“I could not in good conscience vote to send more U.S.-taxpayer funded weapons to Israel that could be used to kill innocent civilians and worsen the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza,” he said on X, formerly called Twitter. He said the U.S. must work toward a ceasefire,
Scientists at the University of Toledo are nearing a treatment for toxic algae exposure Efforts by Michigan and Ohio to reduce farming pollution that causes harmful blooms haven’t worked well But researchers hope a potential treatment encourages people to support reduction efforts The toxic algae blooms that
But Gabriel Ehrlich, director of the University of Michigan’s Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics, noted that positive progress “doesn’t really make people feel a lot better when grocery prices, when rents are spiking” as inflation continues to plague necessary purchases and eat into individual income growth. The
Michigan Democrats seek investigation into Republican U.S. Senate candidates’ ballot eligibility, claiming signature fraud Republicans denounce claims, arguing signatures were valid and that Democrats’ challenge came too late Republican U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers, Sandy Pensler and Justin Amash; former candidate Peter Meijer named in request Michigan
The city’s “Pollinator-aware yard care” program suggests residents “reduce how often they mow and keep their grass at a higher height, but then also has other suggestions on ways that folks can do lawn care or landscaping that is supportive of pollinators,” said Sean Reynolds, senior analyst
Monday, May 13 GOP pushes absentee voting The Michigan GOP is urging its members to add their names to the state’s permanent absentee voter list, arguing Republicans “cannot afford to underestimate the strategic importance” of voting by mail in 2024. The Monday appeal marked a notable tone
Prosecutor charges four people for alleged role at University of Michigan sit-in protest Defendants are accused of assaulting or attempting to disarm police officers Prosecutor declines to charge peaceful protesters but says more charges may still be forthcoming Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is charging four individuals
The estimates show population increases for East Lansing, Coldwater in southern Michigan, Sterling Heights in Macomb County, Grandville and Wyoming in Kent County, Lyon Township in Oakland County and Houghton in the Upper Peninsula. Detroit’s population bump moved it up in the rank of the country’s most
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Ascension has warned of “longer than usual wait times and some delays,” and it continues to direct patients to “bring notes on symptoms and a list of current medications, including prescription numbers or bottles.” Patients are expected to keep their appointments, although some non-emergency procedures, tests and
