Gas prices in Michigan fall 7.8 cents per gallon
GasBuddy reports Michigan average prices drop 7.8 cents to 2.87 per gallon after a week, against a national average down 0.3 cents to 2.85. Local week decline leaves prices 46.0 cents higher than a year ago and 12.6 cents lower than a month ago. national trend shows a 6.1 cent monthly drop. Historical context notes 2016 low of 2.25 and 2014 high of 3.73 per gallon.
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Michigan group files 420000 signatures for voting expansion ballot
A campaign led by the Promote the Vote committee submitted over 420,000 signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Backers include the League of Women Voters American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and NAACP Michigan and Detroit branches. The measure would expand absentee voting access and restore straight ticket voting while adding same day or near day registration and automatic voter registration with driver licenses.
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FBI referral of Schuette investigation described as serious matter
Lansing Governor Snyder called the referral of Attorney General Bill Schuette to the FBI a serious matter. The Ingham County prosecutor forwarded concerns about possible criminal wrongdoing by Schuette to the FBI after a letter from Mike Nichols requesting a state grand jury or other inquiry. The FBI has not confirmed any opened probe.
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U.S. to reunite over 50 immigrant children by deadline
U.S. government attorney says more than 50 children under age five will be reunited with parents by Tuesday’s court ordered deadline. The move covers about half of the roughly 100 infants and toddlers in the order, with several more awaiting background checks as a nationwide effort continues.
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Trump picks Kavanaugh for Supreme Court seat
President Donald Trump selected Brett Kavanaugh for his second Supreme Court nominee, aiming to shift the high court rightward to influence abortion, guns, and health care rulings. The choice, to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy,Foretells a prolonged Senate fight with Democrats while GOP leaders warn of a tough confirmation battle.
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