An October 21 Marist poll adds fresh evidence of a generational divide in Michigan's Senate contest. The findings also raise questions about whether younger voters' participation could affect other statewide races. ANN ARBOR - President Donald Trump's approval among younger Michigan voters is deeply negative, while Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds substantial support
MUSKEGON — As Michigan's population ages and families struggle with rising nursing home costs, a West Michigan healthcare organization is helping hundreds of older adults remain in their homes while receiving comprehensive medical care. In an interview on MITechTV, Phil McPherson, Director of Program Integrity and Chief Compliance Officer at Life Circles, explains how the
Michigan cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann says AI-powered attacks are changing the economics of cybercrime, putting manufacturers, small businesses and government agencies at greater risk. ANN ARBOR — Michigan manufacturers, automotive suppliers, hospitals and small businesses face a growing cybersecurity threat: Criminals can now use inexpensive artificial intelligence agents to automate sophisticated attacks against hundreds of
New polling shows Democrats with a 12-point congressional preference advantage as Michigan Sen. Gary Peters joins demands for answers about federal election investigations. WASHINGTON — With Democrats holding a 12-percentage-point advantage over Republicans in a new national congressional poll, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner is warning that President Donald Trump could use allegations of foreign election
Twenty-three providers sign agreements to expand high-speed internet across Michigan, bringing new opportunities for rural businesses and residents while raising questions about satellite service costs and affordability. LANSING, Mich. — Michigan is moving forward with a $1.447 billion broadband expansion that could bring high-speed internet to nearly 200,000 homes, businesses and community institutions, potentially transforming
Republican candidates and affiliated groups account for 88% of national spending on identified AI political advertisements, while federal records document more than $92,000 in expenditures opposing Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. LANSING, Mich. — Artificial intelligence-generated political advertisements are becoming a significant factor in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, with a Republican-aligned political action committee
Federal regulators authorize a special procedure to recover a tilted nuclear fuel assembly at the Southwest Michigan plant. A separate inspection identifies concerns about employees reporting safety problems as Holtec works toward restarting the reactor. COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Federal nuclear regulators have approved a special procedure to recover a damaged nuclear fuel assembly at
Michigan economist Patrick Anderson says a 1,250-horsepower Corvette and the latest Wards automotive awards demonstrate why electrification doesn't necessarily mean abandoning gasoline engines. DETROIT — When WardsAuto announced this week that all 10 winners of its prestigious 2026 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems awards were electrified, the news appeared to mark another milestone in the
Michigan regulators raised concerns in 2024 about implementing federal marijuana rescheduling without clear rules. California's top cannabis regulator now says the DEA isn't providing sufficient guidance, raising questions for Michigan's $3 billion cannabis industry. LANSING, Mich. — Michigan cannabis regulators warned federal officials in 2024 that changing marijuana's federal classification without clear guidance could create
Michigan recreational marijuana sales declined in September compared with both August and a year earlier, while the average retail price of an ounce of flower fell to $59.99. But state figures also show that September's monthly sales decline was smaller than in 2025, complicating efforts to determine how much the state's controversial 24% wholesale marijuana
