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Shapiro and Whitmer campaign together in Philadelphia

(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on the campaign trail Friday in a visit to a south Philadelphia diner.

By John Cole | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 26, 2026, 10:45 AM ET

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Shapiro and Whitmer campaign together in Philadelphia
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Study: Small Michigan hotels face millions in mandatory fees

(The Center Square) – A new report from the Private Property Rights Institute highlights how small hotels are contributing millions of dollars annually to a corporate welfare system from which they receive few benefits.

By Elyse Apel | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 24, 2026, 1:45 PM ET

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Study: Small Michigan hotels face millions in mandatory fees
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