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Cecil George runs for Michigan's 13th state Senate seat

The 13th district state Senate seat is open as Democrat Rosemary Bayer is stepping down after one term. There are several people running to represent a district that spans Northville, Plymouth, and West Bloomfield. One of those individuals is Cecil George. The owner of a landscaping company, George…

Windsor mayor says Gordie Howe Bridge ‘will transcend Donald Trump’s presidency’ when it opens

A new international span was set to open soon, but it has now been delayed. In an email statement Thursday morning, Mayor Dilkens said, “Although we would all like the Gordie Howe International Bridge to open, Canada need not fall on bent knee to make it happen.” Producer Sam Corey spoke with Winds…

Why homes are built more quickly in West Michigan — and what the rest of the state can learn

Michigan is facing a serious housing shortage, with experts estimating the state needs to build nearly 100,000 homes. Outdated zoning laws hinder the creation of diverse, mixed-use neighborhoods, and lengthy permitting processes slow new developments. Joe Agostinelli, founder of Miller Johnson G…

Too exhausted to argue? How to talk across the political divide

Many Americans say political polarization is wearing them out. According to the Listen First Project, 86% feel exhausted by the division, and 87% call it a threat to the country. So how do you actually talk to someone you disagree with? In Washtenaw County, a conservative and a liberal co-lead a ch…

American car companies are losing billions due to tariffs on Canada

Canadians don’t feel so hot toward the U.S. right now. Thirty-seven percent view the country favorably, and most think even less of President Donald Trump. That’s in part because of a 25% tax the president issued on steel and aluminum, which has cost thousands of jobs for people in Windsor alone. M…

Are concerns about data centers overblown?

Michiganders are broadly against data centers, especially when they’re proposed near their residence. Their concerns about electricity and water use are compounded by a general feeling that large tech companies control too much of their lives. At this point, 52 localities in Michigan have passed da…

Storms. Flooding. Pollution. How Michiganders are adapting

Over the past four months, northern Michigan has experienced a series of extreme weather events. In March, an ice storm caused tens of thousands of utility customers to lose power. In April, record-breaking precipitation caused rivers and lakes to flood, ripping apart roads. Now, smoke from Canadi…

Former Washington governor Jay Inslee on where the climate movement should go next

What should we make of the climate movement’s accomplishments over the last decade? On one side, the Inflation Reduction Act and Chips and Science Act helped distribute clean energy across the country. Those policies dropped solar prices — 90% over the last decade. Battery storage costs fell by th…

Can interfaith dialogue restore our faith in each other?

We’re in a moment of polarization. We’re struggling to see each other, to hear one another, to understand different perspectives. A 2024 Gallup poll found that 80% of adults believe we are greatly divided on our most important values. A more recent New York Times poll found that most voters don’t…

Why the economy resembles the Covid era for many small businesses

As the Iran war continues, gas prices hit a weekly average of $4. 88 in Metro Detroit. The average price of diesel is $2 more than that. The stock market is strong, but inflation is at least 1% than the federal reserve’s target. And the U.S. is in a trade war with Canada. This hasn’t caused a reces…