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The Michigan Advance is a hard-hitting, nonprofit news site covering politics and policy across the state. We feature in-depth stories, briefs and social media updates, as well as top-notch progressive commentary. The Advance is free of advertising and free to our readers. We wholeheartedly believe that journalists have the biggest impact by reporting close to home, explaining what’s happening in our state and communities — and why. Michigan has hundreds fewer reporters than just a couple decades ago. The result is too many stories falling through the cracks. The Advance is an affiliate of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, supported by grants and donations. The Advance retains editorial independence.

The skyline of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Posted inNews

Public power push: Will Ann Arbor say goodbye to DTE?

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Ann Arbor residents prepare ballot proposal to to form a public electric utility board, aiming to replace DTE Energy amid concerns over high rates and frequent outages.

The House Appropriations Committee hears testimony in December on a requested transfer of $50 million in state funding to the Copperwood Mine Project in the Upper Peninsula.
Posted inDemocracy

Environmentalists criticize Michigan House budget’s $50 million allocation for UP copper mine

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance September 3, 2025September 3, 2025
DTE Energy logo on office building
Posted inDemocracy

Ballot drive to end DTE political contributions clears state canvassers board

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance August 25, 2025August 25, 2025
Activists gathered at Kemeny Park in Detroit
Posted inNews

Detroit’s air under siege: Activists rally against pollution rollbacks

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance July 18, 2025July 18, 2025
Martindale Beach at Kensington Metropark sits empty as signs announce the beach is closed due to potential hexavalent chromium contamination.
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Toxic Huron River discharge at center of Nessel lawsuit against Wixom auto suppliers

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
Michigan state Capitol
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Federal funding risks won’t deter Michigan’s climate plans: EGLE director

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Lake at Michigan's Hartwick Pines State Park
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Who’s watching Michigan’s water? Auditor report uncovers oversight gaps

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance March 13, 2025March 13, 2025
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Environmental justice, clean energy, utility transparency: Michigan voters speak out

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance March 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Posted inDemocracy

2024 race: Are economic issues sidelining climate and LGBTQ+ rights?

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

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