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Published September 15PENS’ PROSPECTS BACK ON THE ICE TODAY
The Penguins will play Dallas this morning at 10:30 on the final day of the Detroit Red Wings Prospect Challenge. The Pens are 2-0, with wins over Col...
As Michigan bans phones in classrooms, educator argues for teaching digital literacy instead
While Michigan joins many other states in banning phones during school, one educator says schools should teach students responsible phone use instead of restricting access to technology they'll use for life.
Detroit police determine death of Ali Wissam Aoun was a suicide
DETROIT — The death of 27-year-old Dearborn resident Ali Wissam Aoun has been determined to be a suicide, according to the Detroit Police Department. Detroit Police Department spokesman Jackson Vidaurri informed The Arab American News of the department’s findings by phone and…
Voices: Michigan’s water systems need cybersecurity coordination after summer attacks
Nine Michigan water systems reported cyber intrusions this summer as part of nationwide attacks on water infrastructure. Brandon Jessup argues the state needs coordinated defenses, not fragmented responses.
Trump EPA moves to eliminate climate rules for coal, gas power plants
The EPA is expected to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, a move that could prevent future regulation and reverse years of climate policy.
Michigan environmentalists push for statewide data center moratorium, regulations as bills stall
Environmental advocates are urging Michigan lawmakers to enact a one-year moratorium on new data center construction and pass stronger regulations to protect communities from water use, energy strain, and secretive development deals.
Columbus Free Press
Published September 14She Won: The Investigative Blueprint for State Attorneys General & How To Secure the Midterms
he Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) is hosting its Fall Policy Conference in Detroit, Michigan, from September 9–10, 2026, and we need those state attorneys general to receive the attached 2024 Election Investigation Blueprint from tens of thousands of Americans.…
Senate Democrats propose significant changes to Michigan’s automatic power outage credit
By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance After severe weather knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents last week, members of the Democrat-led state Senate are introducing legislation to provide Michiganders facing lengthy outages with hourly payments. Sens.…
Federal court throws out Trump order forcing Michigan coal plant to stay open
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced the 64-year-old J.H. Campbell coal plant to stay open past its planned May 2025 retirement, costing ratepayers $259 million.
Ali Wissam Aoun, 27, found fatally shot inside his father’s clothing store in Detroit
DETROIT — A young Arab American man from Dearborn was killed in a shooting inside a store owned by his father Wednesday evening, as police continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime and searching for the gunman. Police found 27-year-old Ali Wissam Aoun,…
U.S. trade war with Canada threatens Michigan manufacturing, housing and agriculture
DETROIT — Trade relations between the United States and Canada are facing further strain after Canadian retaliatory tariffs took effect shortly after midnight on Tuesday, September 8, targeting hundreds of American products with duties ranging from 15 to 50 percent. The affected…
Abdul El-Sayed kicks off ‘Shouldn’t Be This Hard’ town hall tour in Detroit
Hundreds of Detroit residents gathered at the Health Science Center in Detroit Wednesday evening for the first stop of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s “Shouldn’t Be This Hard” town hall tour. The tour is part of El-Sayed’s push to court voters ahead of the Nov.…