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Michigan Smart Trade Alliance tracker shows over $26 billion in tariff-driven costs paid statewide

The Michigan Smart Trade Alliance has launched a tracker estimating that Michigan households have incurred more than $26 billion in tariff-related costs since January 2025, or about $6,419 per household.

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Amendment 6 could make another Missouri congressional gerrymander much harder

If voters reject the gerrymandered map in November, a second ballot measure could require 80% legislative support and another statewide vote for lawmakers to pass another map prior to the next census.

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Ohio ICE detentions of Haitians have more than doubled after Trump ended protected status

Nearly 75 Haitians living in Ohio have been detained at one of four Ohio detention facilities that contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since President Trump took away their legal protected status on July 27 — a 142.3% increase, according to a new report.

A farmer and a dog sit in the cab of a tractor pulling planting equipment across a dirt field.
Crop price rally offers hope, but $6 diesel leaves Midwestern farmers squeezed

Corn and soybean prices have hit their highest levels since 2023, offering Midwestern farmers relief. But diesel prices near $6.39 a gallon, plus soaring fuel surcharges from transporters, threaten to offset gains.

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2,300 immigrants arrested in Operation Metro Surge were deported or left country

New data includes immigrants deported to Laos and Somalia in the months since the surge.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel gestures with her hands while speaking at a press table.
Nessel wins injunction against Kalshi as prediction market says Michigan lacks regulatory authority

In her lawsuit against the prediction market Kalshi, Michigan’s Attorney General has secured another block barring the company from offering sports betting services in the state of Michigan. 

North Dakota House Minority Leader Zac Ista stands and speaks into a microphone on the House floor.
North Dakota Legislature rejects Dem-led attempts to add child care, data center moratorium for special session

North Dakota Democrats attempted to introduce bills addressing child care funding and a data center permitting moratorium during Wednesday's special session, but Republican majorities blocked both efforts.

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga speaks into a microphone.
Huizenga sides with Trump administration in Canada trade war

The Michigan Republican has voted at least four times to hand tariff authority to the president, even after conceding the costs would land on his constituents.

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Some Memphis businesses push back against Memphis Safe Task Force 

Business owners said they will refuse to serve task force members or allow them to enter their establishment, citing frightened customers and workers.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks into a microphone alongside Mary Moriarty during a news conference.
Judge denies Minnesota’s extradition request for ICE agent Christian Castro

Castro is charged with shooting Julio Sosa-Celis in north Minneapolis on Jan. 14.