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News from September 2025

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin discusses health care challenges and shares personal story

By A. R. Hartman | Sep 22, 2025

Senator Elissa Slotkin posted on social media about her family's experience with cancer care access and criticized proposed healthcare funding cuts tied to tax policy decisions.

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin addresses health care costs and free speech concerns in recent posts

By V. N. Seeley | Sep 22, 2025

Senator Elissa Slotkin posted on September 22, 2025 about anticipated increases in health care prices and concerns over free speech restrictions.

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Westbound I-94 in Jackson to close overnight for bridge beam replacement

By Y. S. Spence | Sep 22, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that westbound I-94 at the Airport Road bridge in Jackson will be closed on Friday night, September 26, for partial bridge demolition.

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Tariffs prompt Lucerne International to cancel Detroit plant plan

By Y. S. Spence | Sep 22, 2025

Lucerne International Inc. has canceled its plan to build a $50 million hot aluminum forging plant in Detroit, which would have created 325 new jobs.

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I-94 westbound lane in Jackson County to close Sept. 23 for utility work

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 22, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that a single lane on westbound I-94 in Jackson County will be closed for utility work on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

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Whitmer announces new road repair projects across multiple Michigan counties

By Y. S. Spence | Sep 22, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin new road repair projects this week in Saginaw, Clare, Clinton, Houghton, Baraga, and Kent counties.

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Senate Democrats promote statewide expansion of family support programs at Flint roundtable

By F. K. Keen | Sep 22, 2025

Senate Democrats held a roundtable in Flint to discuss their proposed Building Blocks legislation, which aims to reduce costs for parents across Michigan.

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Tom Barrett highlights transport safety concerns and veteran hiring bill

By A. R. Hartman | Sep 20, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett addressed rising violent crime on public transportation while promoting his TRANSPORT Jobs Act via posts dated September 20, 2025.

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Elissa Slotkin addresses Michigan program cuts and FCC criticism in new posts

By A. R. Hartman | Sep 19, 2025

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Congressman Tom Barrett discusses agriculture policy, government funding actions in latest posts

By V. N. Seeley | Sep 19, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett addressed agricultural health concerns, legislative action on government funding, and Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Michigan in a series of posts dated September 19, 2025.

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin discusses leadership and bipartisan engagement at Levin Center

By V. N. Seeley | Sep 19, 2025

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Elissa Slotkin cites insurance hikes and supports unions in recent social media posts

By V. N. Seeley | Sep 19, 2025

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Sterling Heights police officers bound over for trial on assault charges

By D. T. Byrd | Sep 19, 2025

Two Sterling Heights police officers, James Sribniak and Jack Currie, have been ordered to stand trial in Macomb County's 16th Circuit Court following an incident involving the pursuit and apprehension of a Roseville man in February 2024.

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Court blocks USDA from demanding sensitive data on SNAP recipients

By I. J. Gardner | Sep 19, 2025

A federal court has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from requiring states to submit sensitive personal information about recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

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Which Lansing Metro area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22?

By V. N. Seeley | Sep 19, 2025

These ex-Lansing Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 22.

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Congressman Tom Barrett announces passage of veteran-focused bill and marks Air Force anniversary

By A. R. Hartman | Sep 18, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett shared updates on September 18, highlighting bipartisan support for his veterans’ legislation and commemorating the U.S. Air Force's anniversary.

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin calls for bipartisan action on health care ahead of funding deadline

By V. N. Seeley | Sep 18, 2025

Senator Elissa Slotkin used social media posts dated September 17 and September 18, 2025, to highlight her focus on protecting affordable health care and urging bipartisan cooperation as a major funding deadline approaches.

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Congressman Tom Barrett highlights tax cuts and veterans’ digital services in latest posts

By A. R. Hartman | Sep 17, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett used social media on September 17, 2025, to discuss recent tax relief efforts benefiting Michigan families and highlight bipartisan legislation supporting veterans’ access to digital communications from the VA.

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Attorney General Nessel pledges action on new DTE Gas rate hike proposal

By D. R. Lanham | Sep 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced her intention to intervene in the next DTE Gas rate hike case before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).

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Attorneys general challenge Trump administration over use of national guard in D.C

By D. T. Byrd | Sep 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the District of Columbia’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. without...