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How Mass Shootings Like Oxford Impact Communities and Mental Health

Mass shootings like the one at Oxford High School are shocking and heartbreaking for the victims and their loved ones. But...

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald Calls for Tougher Gun Laws After Oxford

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald says preventing future mass shootings in Michigan goes beyond her prosecution against the accused Oxford...

Efforts to Replace Michigan’s Lead Water Lines Could Get Big Boost

Earlier this month, the Michigan Senate approved a $3.3 billion water infrastructure bill which allocates $1 billion of those funds...

What You Need To Know About Signing Up for Healthcare Under the ACA Ahead of Wednesday’s Deadline

Wednesday, December 15, is the deadline to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act for plans that start...

Protecting Our Democracy Act Represents ‘Lessons Learned’ From Trump Era, Levin Says

Last week, the U.S. House passed the Protecting Our Democracy Act, largely along party lines. Just one Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois)...

The Case for Rewriting Michigan’s Constitution

Michigan voters will have a chance to set in motion a major rewrite of Michigan's constitution in 2026. That's the...

Michigan Drivers to Get $400-Per-Vehicle Refund on Auto Insurance Payments

This week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan drivers can expect a refund of $400 per insured vehicle from the...

Michigan’s Auto Insurance Rates Have Declined — But They’re Still “Completely Unaffordable” for Many Drivers

When the 2019 auto insurance reform law passed the state Legislature, there was a lot of hope that the new...

Mass Shootings Are Horrific, But They Are Just a Fraction of America’s Gun Epidemic

After last week’s tragic mass shooting at Oxford High School, many are calling for stricter gun regulations in the United...

Michigan Senator Who Represents Oxford Introducing Bills to Limit Sale of High-Capacity Gun Magazines

The state senator whose district includes Oxford Township is introducing new bills that would limit the sale and possession of gun...

What We Do with Stories — and What They Do for Us, Explained by Author and Journalist Will Storr

Stories riddle our lives. They dazzle us, keeping us entertained, intrigued, motivated and pursuant of a variety of different interests. Creating...

Data Continues to Show That Politics and Misinformation Are Perpetuating the Pandemic

The COVID-19 vaccine has been available for nearly a year, but a large portion of the population is still hesitant...