States Hide Data Center Tax Break Costs, Study Finds
A new Good Jobs First study finds 14 states don't disclose tax revenue lost to data center subsidies, with some states losing over $1 billion annually.
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A new Good Jobs First study finds 14 states don't disclose tax revenue lost to data center subsidies, with some states losing over $1 billion annually.
Republican lawmakers in Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Dakota want voters to alter or repeal Medicaid expansion, threatening coverage for hundreds of thousands.
Researchers say a culture of silence around abortion access for active-duty military has made recruiting study participants nearly impossible in 2026.
Warming ocean temperatures are pushing deadly Vibrio bacteria into new coastal territories. Here's what health officials say about the growing risk.
Detroit's Lifeline H2O water affordability program has closed to new applicants, with reopening expected summer 2026. Here's what residents need to know.
Detroit City Council approved a $4 million settlement for LaVone Hill, who spent 22 years in prison after police fabricated evidence to convict him.
Detroit City Council approved a $1.2M contract with Swiftly Inc. to fix DDOT's broken real-time bus tracking. Rollout expected within 30 days.
About 700 attendees gathered in Detroit for the MI Healthy Climate Conference, spotlighting green funding, workforce development, and industrial decarbonization.
Detroit artist Tim Burke races to recover rare Flint Faience tiles from Highland Park's Highland Towers Apartments before the building is demolished.
Ford Philanthropy and Carhartt have opened the Detroit ToolBank in Milwaukee Junction, giving nonprofits and community groups affordable tool access.
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas shaped Black female artistry and fought for fair pay, leaving a legacy that still resonates in 2026.
Six states have banned red flag gun orders, with three more weighing bans in 2026. Officials who enforce the orders now face fines or criminal charges.
A new MSU poll shows Jocelyn Benson ahead in Michigan's 2026 governor's race, but nearly half of voters remain undecided in the three-way matchup.
Detroit is now testing over 650 sites for toxic soil contamination tied to Duggan's demolition program, as costs climb and neighborhoods face environmental risk.
Continental, parent of Forte Belanger and Two Unique Catering, is now the official exclusive catering partner for all events at Michigan Central Station.
Twenty-three Michigan companies earned spots on DBusiness Magazine's 2026 Top Corporate Culture Award list, spanning Southeast Michigan's business community.
Michigan Democrats clashed over Israel-Gaza at their spring convention, as Senate candidate Haley Stevens faced loud boos from pro-Palestinian delegates in Detroit.
Explore the Fisher Building's hidden 26th floor, stunning frescoes, and forgotten history with expert tour guide Jacob Jones in Detroit's New Center.
A bipartisan coalition of business, environmental, and housing groups urges Michigan lawmakers to pass zoning reform bills to boost housing supply and cut costs.
Detroit's Right to Counsel program boosted tenant legal representation from 4% to 94%, but ARPA funding is running out with no clear replacement in sight.
Michigan's growth strategy depends on immigrants, who make up 28% of physicians and 30% of software developers, according to state planning documents.
Michigan's Court of Claims ruled the pregnancy exclusion in end-of-life care unconstitutional, restoring pregnant patients' rights to have their medical wishes honored.
Detroit memorialized 'Queen Mother' JoAnn Watson with a street sign ceremony at Central High School, honoring her decade of advocacy on City Council.
The Michigan House passed House Bill 4765 requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register and photo ID at polls in a straight party-line vote.
Nine Michigan lawmakers and human rights groups are urging Gov. Whitmer to use compassionate release to free a gravely ill woman sickened by prison mold.
Nearly 1 in 4 out-of-state abortion patients chose Illinois in 2025. Learn how geography, policy, and funding made it a Midwest haven.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urged Michigan Democrats to swap political jargon for plain speech, arguing that language is costing the party crucial voters.
Michigan now issues air quality alerts at the orange AQI level, sending earlier warnings to residents as wildfire smoke season approaches in 2026.
Gov. Whitmer expanded Michigan's state of emergency to cover five more counties and two cities as flooding and tornado damage spreads across the state.
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin negotiates compromises on immigrant detention centers in Arizona and other states after fierce local government pushback.
AG Dana Nessel and Sen. Polehanki hosted a roundtable with parents and advocates pushing Michigan's Kids Over Clicks social media restrictions.
A Wisconsin judge says he'll only halt Enbridge Line 5 reroute construction if the Bad River Band's appeal has a real chance of succeeding in court.
The Republican-led Michigan House advanced a $31B MDHHS budget, cutting billions from Whitmer's request while adding Medicaid and SNAP eligibility checks.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel touts 54 Trump lawsuits and $2.24B in relief while seeking a $4.3M budget increase for her successor to spend.
Shirley Brezzell's outdoor garden at Detroit's Mackenzie School turns reluctant students into curious eaters through hands-on growing and cooking.
Metro Detroit is under a flood watch through Thursday night. DWSD urges residents to cut water use and clear catch basins to protect sewer systems.
Detroit residents face barriers to education and workforce growth. Flexible, affordable learning pathways could unlock the city's untapped talent pool.
Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd Bettison announced a six-point summer safety plan targeting violent crime through prevention, enforcement, and youth engagement.
SHPE Detroit hosts a free bilingual college fair in Southwest Detroit, offering FAFSA help, financial aid workshops, and college guidance for Latino families.
The Detroit Pistons are bringing fan fests, new food items, free t-shirts, and special in-game surprises for their first home playoff games.
New reporting reveals how Trump's effort to dominate the 2026 midterms runs through Michigan, echoing the Antrim County controversy of 2020.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is betting grassroots energy and union support can beat Jocelyn Benson in Michigan's Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Detroit native Shawn Smith, the fourth Black referee to officiate a Super Bowl, was honored by Detroit City Council for his historic role at Super Bowl LX.
Detroit is reportedly among the top candidates for a PWHL expansion team, backed by record attendance at Little Caesars Arena and strong local sponsorship.
Southwest Detroit's Springwells neighborhood sits near 58 pollution sources. Here's what cumulative impact means for residents' health and quality of life.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared an energy emergency in Michigan as flooding causes widespread power outages, unlocking faster utility restoration powers.
Detroit filed two lawsuits and is seeking a court order to seize a vacant west side apartment complex plagued by illegal dumping and fines near $100,000.
Michigan House Republicans introduced bills to eliminate the state's 100% clean energy mandate, prioritizing reliability and affordability over emissions goals.
Detroit ranked last among 100 U.S. cities for preterm births. Birth Detroit's Leseliey Welch is working to change that with community-centered care.
Michigan reps Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell reintroduced the Water Access and Affordability Act to create a federal low-income water assistance program.
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians unanimously voted to block AI data centers from tribal lands after community members demanded a say.
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians unanimously bans AI data centers on tribal lands after community pressure over secretive closed-door negotiations.
Aram Mrjoian's debut novel Waterline weaves Armenian American identity, the Armenian Genocide, and family grief into a multigenerational Michigan story.
Aram Mrjoian discusses 'Waterline,' his debut novel about an Armenian American family grappling with genocide, memory, and identity in suburban Michigan.
Culture columnist Ryan Patrick Hooper shares his go-to Detroit food and drink spots, from a $2 breakfast burrito to Hamtramck's best bars.
Jocelyn Benson is running for Michigan governor in 2026, campaigning on her record modernizing the Secretary of State's office and fixing broken bureaucracy.
Lawmakers in multiple states are pushing bills to redefine 'abortion,' excluding emergency medical care—but critics say the changes may do more harm than good.
Michigan's substance use disorder mapping tool is broken on mobile devices, leaving people in crisis unable to find addiction treatment when they need it most.
A 2025 survey finds parents of 500,000 kids in southeast Michigan want after-school programs, but only 1 in 5 children actually has access.
BridgeDetroit launched a Youth Engagement Survey to learn how Detroit high schoolers get news, what issues they care about, and civic readiness.
A gas station clerk in Detroit rescued a 16-year-old girl abducted at gunpoint from a Hamtramck bus stop after she silently mouthed 'help' through the glass.
A Cass Tech junior is leading a student telethon to raise $50,000 for Detroit's homeless after a heartbreaking discovery outside her school last September.
Only 1 in 5 kids in southeast Michigan who need after-school programs are enrolled, leaving 400,000 children without access, a new report finds.
Councilman Scott Benson convenes cross-sector group to finalize Detroit's data center zoning framework by Dec. 31 amid a national surge in development.
Detroit Council Member Santiago-Romero raises concerns about overpolicing of teens downtown and the lack of welcoming spaces for young people in the city's core.
New CDC data shows US births dropped 1% in 2025 to 3.6 million, continuing a decade-long decline that's sparking political debate over family policy.
New Brookings research finds SNAP work requirements don't increase employment but significantly reduce food assistance participation rates.
Amir Makled, seeking a U-M Board of Regents seat, faces backlash over deleted social media posts sharing antisemitic content from Candace Owens.
Detroit's Police and Fire Retirement System pushes back on alarm over pension costs, citing steady tax revenue growth and proactive fiscal management.
The Seven, a 21,000-square-foot cuisine and hospitality event venue, debuts April 17 in Ferndale after an $8M+ renovation by seasoned industry veterans.
A University of Michigan study tracked cellphone policies across 779 school districts ahead of a new 2026-27 statewide smartphone ban during class time.
Mayor Mary Sheffield called a press conference to address teen takeovers in Downtown Detroit, taking a community-first approach over pure law enforcement.
The Stan Lucas Trust donated $17 million to WMU's Haworth College of Business, the largest philanthropic gift in the school's history.
Gas prices surged 21% in March as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz, sending Michigan drivers past $4 a gallon.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield hits 100 days in office. Here's what she's accomplished on housing, youth, seniors, and the city's $3 billion budget.
From a teen detained on a field trip to families too afraid to leave home, Detroit's immigrant communities face a growing crisis demanding action.
Ford is converting its former Product Development Center in Dearborn into World Headquarters South, housing 10,000+ employees and Ford Racing by 2029.
Detroit police named Caitlin Tressler's boyfriend a person of interest after the 36-year-old vanished from her Web Street home on March 27.
Minock Park Place brings 42 affordable senior housing units and a new Mexican restaurant to Grand River Avenue in Detroit's Grandmont-Rosedale neighborhood.
From Riverdance's 30th anniversary at Fox Theatre to closing nights of & Juliet and Come From Away, metro Detroit's weekend is packed with must-see events.
Mayor Mary Sheffield unveils Make Detroit Home and Down Payment Assistance to reverse population decline and grow homeownership in Detroit.
Detroit's Municipal Parking Department is rolling out Text-to-Pay meters and a multi-modal trip planning upgrade to the ParkDetroit app.