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Whitmer announces development of 603 affordable housing units across Michigan
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (381+ words) June 18, 2026 / 2: 26 PM EDT / CBS Detroit Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced more than $18. 9 million in federal support for the development of affordable housing units across the state. The funding comes from the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and will create 603 units throughout 13 different…...
Michigan government operating under a temporary, continuation budget
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) Updated on: October 1, 2025 / 4: 42 PM EDT / CBS Detroit Michigan leaders took steps overnight to invoke a continuation budget to temporarily keep the state government operating. The state was at risk of a government shutdown on Oct. 1 as the Senate and House…...
Stephen Colbert appears on Michigan community access show broadcast night after "The Late Show" finale
3+ week, 5+ day ago (403+ words) May 23, 2026 / 12: 58 PM EDT / CBS/AP Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the"Only in Monroe"community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recordedhis final episode of "The Late Show." Michigan native Jack White,…...
Michigan Matters: Detroit Grand Prix returns and Science Center's celestial focus
3+ week, 6+ day ago (292+ words) May 22, 2026 / 12: 47 PM EDT / CBS Detroit The squeal of speeding race cars returns to the streets of downtown Detroit next weekend as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is held May 29-31. Bud Denker, chair of the event, talks about…...
Michigan adds Callery pear tree, 5 other plants to restricted or prohibited lists
3+ week, 6+ day ago (398+ words) Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 10: 37 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Two invasive plants will be added in June to Michigan's list of prohibited species, with four others added to the restricted species list starting in 2028, state officials said." One of the soon-to-be restricted…...
Children's Hospital of Michigan talks top summer injuries for children
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (307+ words) May 21, 2026 / 5: 42 PM EDT / CBS Detroit With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, local doctors are warning families to take extra precautions as kids head outdoors. Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise…...
Michigan House passes bill package that would eliminate property taxes
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (311+ words) May 21, 2026 / 5: 13 PM EDT / CBS Detroit The Michigan House passed an eight-bill package that would slash property taxes across the state." The bill package would eliminate the 6-mill tax, the 0. 75% real estate transfer tax, and the pop-up tax " that's the charge…...
Michigan man charged by feds for making bomb threat to Toledo's Fifth Third Field
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (211+ words) May 21, 2026 / 2: 44 PM EDT / CBS Detroit A Southeast Michigan man is under federal investigation for threats made against Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio, home of the Minor League baseball team, the Mud Hens." The Mud Hens are a Triple-A Minor…...
Michigan Senate passes legislation excusing school days cancelled due to March storms
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (206+ words) May 20, 2026 / 11: 31 PM EDT / CBS Detroit The Michigan Senate approved a bill that would excuse school days that were canceled in northern Michigan due to storms in March. House Bill 5797, which the House passed earlier this month, allows certain districts to…...
Michigan State University's new ethics policy: Gag order or commonsense loyalty guide for trustees?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (939+ words) May 20, 2026 / 9: 07 AM EDT / AP Michigan State University trustees have until this weekend to sign an updated board ethics policy with new additions that some say reinforce obligations but others portray as an effort to silence dissenters. Board members approved the…...