Local News Crisis: 40% of Michigan Newspapers Gone, Leaders Sound the Alarm
A major summit on July 22 in Detroit brings together Michigan’s media, academic, and civic leaders to address the collapse of local news outlets affecting over 40 counties.
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A major summit on July 22 in Detroit brings together Michigan’s media, academic, and civic leaders to address the collapse of local news outlets affecting over 40 counties.
Michigan joins lawsuit defense of NPR and PBS amid federal public media funding cuts executive order, citing critical access issues in rural and tribal communities. State Attorneys General Push Back Against Executive Order Targeting Public Media LANSING — Michigan Attorney General …
Michigan awarded $3.67 million to six townships under EGLE’s Renewables Ready Communities Awards, funding solar power projects while boosting local public safety, parks, and roads.
Illegal Voting Case at University of Michigan Triggers Federal Charges Against Chinese National. FBI alleges international student cast ballot in 2024 election, then fled Michigan before prosecution. Illegal Voting by Foreign National Sparks Federal Case in Michigan DETROIT — Federal prosecutors …
The owner of the AuSable River Queen in Oscoda, Michigan, is calling for an investigation of alledged intentional sinking amid community outrage and skepticism. Locals demand accountability while authorities reportedly decline to investigate, igniting concerns about environmental and legal implications.
President Trump ordered federal funding cessation for NPR and PBS, alleging bias. NPR plans to legally contest this, highlighting the significant impact on local Michigan stations, which rely on CPB grants for essential services.
Michigan lawmakers are moving to restore local control over renewable energy siting by reversing a 2023 mandate that allowed state oversight. House Bills 4027 and 4028 aim to return decision-making to townships and counties amid community concerns regarding energy costs and local governance.
The Michigan Home Energy Rebates Program (MiHER) offers up to $34,000 in rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades, aiming to help 15,000 households save on energy costs and improve comfort. The initiative targets low- and middle-income families statewide.