The Latest Breaking News from Michigan

Michigan Reps Challenge Tariff Policies Over Household Affordability Concerns

Michigan lawmakers are renewing their criticism of broad federal tariff policies, arguing that higher import costs are making it more difficult for families already coping...

Saving Advice · Jul 15

How State Tariff Challenges Could Matter to Household Financial Planning

Tariff fights usually sound like something that happens in government buildings far away from everyday life, but they can eventually show up in places much closer to home. A grocery cart, a home improvement project, or a family budget spreadsheet can all feel the ripple effects when trade policies change…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 15

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters becomes the 28th retiring member of the U.S. Congress to endorse a successor this year

On July 13, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), who is not running for re-election this year, endorsed Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary to succeed him in representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.

Ballotpedia · Jul 15

Cyclospora Parasite Sickens Nearly 7,000 Americans Across 34 States and Cases Are Still Rising

A Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people across 34 states, with cases far above last year's levels. Here's what you need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 15

How Democrats’ datacenter push in swing states is risking their midterm hopes

Polls suggest many Democratic voters oppose the projects as party leaders champion AI investment

The Guardian - US · Jul 15

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause

Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with 2026 already the nation's worst year for reported cases

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Mapped: More than 16,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite now reported across US

Cases have been reported across more than 40 states including Michigan, New York and Ohio

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Cyclosporiasis parasite West Virginia outbreak: Is lettuce, green salad behind the surge in 'explosive diarrhea' cases as Michigan tops 2,600 infections?

West Virginia Cyclosporiasis parasite: A major cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak has sickened more than 2,600 people in Michigan, with health officials investigating lettuce and salad greens as the possible source. The symptoms of cyclosporiasis parasite include watery diarrhea and stomach cramps, which can last weeks. The CDC said cases have now…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Michigan Now Says Lettuce or Salad Greens May Be Behind the Cyclospora Outbreak as Cases Top 3,000

Michigan says lettuce or salad greens may be behind its 2,640-case Cyclospora outbreak as of July 13. No recall issued. Ohio adds 361 cases. What to do right now.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

Michigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of explosive diarrhea outbreak, specific produce may be contaminated with human feces

They haven't identified a specific product, but they have a suspect.

We Got This Covered · Jul 14