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Michigan, US Supreme Courts deny emergency appeals to put proof of citizenship voting proposal on Nov. 3 ballot State canvassers deadlocked on certification of the group’s petitions last month after Bureau of Elections identified faulty signatures Two other measures slated to make Michigan’s Nov. 3 ballot LANSING — A proposal to require proof of citizenship to vote in future elections won’t appear on Michigan’s Nov. 3 ballot after the state and US Supreme Courts denied emergency appeals.

WASHINGTON (AP) — An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes was abruptly lifted this week, hours after a call to President Donald Trump by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers and allies have claimed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood There is no evidence that El-Sayed has explicit ties to the group, although he has occasionally weighed in on Egyptian affairs Critics argue the attacks are harmful to US Muslims.

LANSING — Michigan State University researchers have launched a long-term effort to combat the invasive scarlet lily beetle, using specialized wasps instead of pesticides to reduce populations of the destructive garden pest. The scarlet lily beetle is an invasive insect that feeds on lilies, damaging leaves, stems and flowers. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate plants in a matter of weeks, making the pest a growing concern for gardeners.

As part of the MSU effort, more than 4,400 parasitoid wasps that lay eggs inside scarlet lily beetle larvae were released across Michigan.

A group seeking to require Michigan voters prove their citizenship is asking the US Supreme court for state ballot access Late last month, the Board of State Canvassers deadlocked on whether to certify the petition for the Nov. 3 ballot With the state Supreme Court yet to weigh in, the group says time is of the essence.

This year’s midterm elections will turn on many issues. The Iran war, tariffs, inflation. Immigration, taxes, health care. But there is another, potentially potent undercurrent in several key races that could determine control of Congress — what makes a real man? It’s the latest example of tough-guy politics since Donald Trump brought his own version of masculinity to the trail more than a decade ago, belittling Republican rivals and defeating two Democratic women in his White House campaigns.

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. With the high-stakes 2026 midterm election fast approaching, Michigan has conducted an independent review of its voter roll.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson criticized US Rep. John James, saying he cast votes that increased healthcare costs for Michiganders Benson and James are running in a heated election to be the state’s next governor James supported the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ which is expected to trim Medicaid rolls, and has voted against extending enhanced ACA tax credits Affordability and cost of living are some of the biggest issues on the minds of voters in the race for Michigan’s next governor.

Four Michigan colleges are offering 90-credit bachelor degrees, which is 30 credits and one year less than the traditional timeline Colleges say that will save time and money for students while also responding to industry needs; some oppose the national trend The reduced-credit degree comes as tuition is increasing and enrollment is declining at many schools, but at least one college is offering the 90-degree credential as enrollment increases Do all bachelor degrees need four years to...