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YOUR TOP MICHIGAN ADVANCE STORIES OF THE WEEK
A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks on a car window in Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)
By Katherine Dailey
A total of 6,307 individuals were apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Michigan from the start of 2025 through early August 2026. But once taken into custody, what exactly happens to them is harder to follow.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks to the Detroit Economic Club about her plans on taxes, economic development and affordability. Sept. 16, 2026. (Photo by Katherine Dailey/Michigan Advance)
By Katherine Dailey
DETROIT — The respective Republican and Democratic nominees for Michigan governor on Wednesday each proposed new solutions to the economic tariffs levied by the administration of President Donald Trump, especially those being used against Canada.
A server room in a data center. (Photo by Getty Images)
By Kyle Davidson
As data center developments remain top of mind for Michigan residents, and with Election Day soon on the horizon, environmental advocates continue to push lawmakers to enact a statewide moratorium and establish better protections for communities.
Flock license plate reader camera in South Lyon on Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan Advance)
By Kyle Davidson
SOUTH LYON — Members of the South Lyon City Council met this week to discuss whether it should renew a contract for a set of automated license plate reader cameras located along 10 Mile Road.
Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) speaks about legislation requiring insurance coverage of group prenatal care at an event in Lansing. Sept. 17, 2026. (Photo by Katherine Dailey/Michigan Advance)
By Katherine Dailey
As conversations continue on how to improve maternal and infant health in Michigan, representatives from the Centering Healthcare Institute on Thursday highlighted methods to improve pregnancy outcomes — among them being group prenatal care, through the organization’s Centering Pregnancy program.
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