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Michigan’s inflation rate increased as core inflation 'accelerated' to 'highest since 1982'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 13, 2022

As the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the numbers on inflation for the Midwest Region, including Michigan, today, data shows inflation at 8.1%, meaning the consumer price index (CPI) has increased 8.1% in September of this year compared to 2021.

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Michigan gas prices rise 35 cents in one month, Barrasso says lasting solution is 'unleashing American energy production, not draining our own emergency supply'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 5, 2022

While states across the country received a minor relief in gas prices, Michigan and others in the Midwest have seen soaring prices in the last month.

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'Strong driving demand' remains as Michigan's weekly Gas Misery Index hits $907 ahead of Memorial Day

By Emily Bevard | May 20, 2022

As gas prices continue to rise to new records each day, today’s national average price per gallon is reported at $4.59, up another 16 cents from last week.

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'That needs to change:' Advocacy group contrasts ID requirements for purchasing alcohol, voting in Michigan

By Emily Bevard | Feb 16, 2022

Restoration Action is launching a new video series promoting the institution of voting ID requirements in Michigan.

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Meta (Facebook) makes no change to human trafficking policy 'for reasons associated with asylum seekers'

By Emily Bevard | Feb 16, 2022

An internal memo from Meta, formerly known as Facebook, continues to allow the solicitation of human smuggling on all platforms moving forward, according to a Feb. 1 report by The Washington Free Beacon.

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Majority of Michigan voters favor increased voter security, new poll finds

By Emily Bevard | Jan 14, 2022

An overwhelming majority of Michigan voters are in favor of increased election security, including measures requiring photo identification to vote, a recent poll by the Remington Research Group found.