Plus, here are the biggest changes coming to Michigan elections
In today's newsletter, a Hawaii election could complicate Michigan’s pro-Trump electors case, in state public universities will be allowed to sell alcohol at sporting events, and where to spend a beautiful morning on Michigan’s "Sunrise Side". |
In a Barbie world: Michigan edition |
The "Barbie" movie is set to premiere in theaters on Saturday, July 22 and some Michigan businesses are getting in on the pink, plastic craze. Grand Rapids' local boutique Basic Bee is hosting a “Barbie Bash” shopping event this Saturday, July 22, that will feature Barbie-themed drinks, delicious treats, and sweet discounts in honor of the upcoming movie. A Saline exhibit can teach you the history of the Barbie doll before watching the new movie adaptation of the famous toy. MLive reporter Justine Lofton even swung by her local Starbucks near Ludington to taste the Tik-Tok famous "Barbie Frappuccino" secret-menu item. |
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A drone image of the Labadie Lofts building located at 400 Madison Ave. in Bay City. Labadie Lofts is a new and affordable housing option for students who are aging out of foster care. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com) |
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Michigan has a housing problem. So, what is the legislature doing? |
As Michigan looks to make the state more attractive for both young people to remain in and transplants to move to, its legislature may play a role in one of the core components of that effort: Housing. Uphill battle: But a recent study from the National Low Income Housing Coalition indicates that task may be harder than it seems, ranking Michigan middle of the road for rental affordability nationwide. New chapter: A historic building and former church and school in Bay City is now apartments for young adults aging out of foster care, a population that is vulnerable to homelessness and other dangers. |
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Isolated tornado, severe wind gusts in timeline of Michigan’s Thursday storm |
Stay safe: The Storm Prediction Center says brief damaging winds and isolated large hail are possible in Thursday afternoon and evening. Southeast Lower Michigan could be in the beginning few hours of an intensifying line of severe thunderstorms. In the know: Watch for more detailed severe weather updates here as the weather situation moves into the timeframe when we can better pinpoint location, timing and severity. Shut down: High levels of E. coli bacteria have prompted the closure of The Sugarloaf Lake beach in the Waterloo Recreation Area in western Washtenaw County, health officials said. |
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Less binging, more revenue: Michigan colleges allowed to sell alcohol at stadiums |
Alcohol ban lifted: Michigan’s public universities will be allowed to sell alcohol at sporting events after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 247 into law. Going fast: The Detroit Lions’ website experienced significant traffic all day on Wednesday as fans rushed to reserve their tickets for this year’s training camp. As of now, tickets are completely sold out for all camp dates, except for August 3rd. Trailblazers: A diverse group of nine athletes representing 10 sports, including record setters and an Olympic gold medalist, will be the next Spartans enshrined in the 2023 Michigan State Hall of Fame. |
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