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Harris joins El-Sayed on Michigan campaign trail
(The Center Square) – Former Vice President Kamala Harris headed to Michigan on Tuesday to campaign alongside U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
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Housing affordability emerges as key Michigan election issue
(The Center Square) – As Election Day approaches, housing affordability and policy are likely to be key issues for Michigan voters.
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Control of Senate might hinge on liberal Muslim in Michigan
(The Center Square) — Democratic hopes of taking control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming midterm elections are heavily dependent on retaining an open seat in Michigan.
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Freedom Foundation brings union opt-out campaign to Michigan doorsteps
(The Center Square) – The Freedom Foundation gave The Center Square an exclusive look at its recent door-to-door campaign in Michigan aimed at informing public employees about their union opt-out rights.
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Joliet refinery delayed in bringing capacity online as Midwest gas prices surge
(The Center Square) – Following a power outage that took an entire fuel refinery offline last weekend, filings with regulatory agencies reveal that additional problems at the plant with flood water have kept the facility from operating, creating the potential for Midwestern fuel prices to continue rising.
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Michigan ranks 30th nationally in election integrity report
(The Center Square) – Michigan ranked 30th nationally in a new report examining election integrity across all 50 states.
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Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to affirm five commitments
(The Center Square) – A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders says it is concerned by the lack of response from U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after requesting five commitments from him.
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Diesel in Midwest could soon reach $7 after refinery issues
(The Center Square) – An Exxon Mobil fuel refinery southwest of Chicago went offline over the weekend, causing a halting of production and driving already heightened fuel costs even higher for Midwestern motorists, who likely won’t see prices ease until days later.
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Line 5 resumes in Wisconsin while groups challenge reroute after spill
(The Center Square) – Line 5 resumed operations in northern Wisconsin over the weekend after a natural gas pipeline spill Aug. 25 near Saxon damaged the pipeline and led to its temporary shutdown.
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State senator calls for MEDC overhaul as bipartisan criticism grows
(The Center Square) – As bipartisan calls to abolish the Michigan Economic Development Corp. grow, state Sen. Thomas Albert, says it is time to revisit his legislative plan to dismantle the agency and overhaul Michigan’s approach to economic development.
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Michigan gas prices jump 32 cents, largest increase in nation
(The Center Square) – Michigan gas prices saw the largest increase of any state over the past week, rising by 32 cents per gallon.
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Michigan ranks 36th in new labor report
(The Center Square) – Michigan ranked 36th nationally in a new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
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Pipeline faces new hurdles as Whitmer calls for shutdown
(The Center Square) – Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac is facing new hurdles as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer doubles down on her opposition to the project.
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