Michigan News from MLive

A "homeless bill of rights" is on the table in Lansing. Michigan has a teacher shortage. A ban on bans: homeowner's associations could lose the ability to block rooftop solar and other energy savers. Plus, a new ad campaign looks to bring skilled workers to the Great Lakes State.

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The world's oldest chicken! But first - Is Michigan on track to meet its climate goals? Another update on the UAW strike, a harmful algal bloom in Muskegon Lake and sights to see in the October night sky.

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UAW strike continues. A Native American tribe in western Michigan seeks federal recognition. Miguel Cabrera plays his final game on Sunday.

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United Auto Workers strike hits the one week mark. Housing in Ann Arbor: from hippies to high-rises. Division within the Michigan GOP. Enrollment at a major Michigan University hits a 50-year low. Plus, a roundup of football news and upcoming games around the state this weekend.

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Michigan tenants say their rent is too high. Tensions build in Ottawa County as the health department pushes back on major budget cuts. Plus a roundup of sports news, with college football and the NFL underway.

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Pizza and politics: Hot N' Ready in Moscow. A 'weed war' in the western Upper Peninsula. A look ahead at college football's opening weekend in Michigan. Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa recaps last week's storms, and looks ahead at September weather.

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Three men stand trail in Antrim County for their role in the attempted kidnaping of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Many of Michigan's most experienced teachers are calling it quits. Wells are running dry near Ann Arbor; a sand and gravel mind may be to blame. And finally, a rare "blue supermoon" will shine next Wednesday night.

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Pickleball controversy in Kent County. A historic UP waterfall tour could be in its final season. But first: former GOP candidate Matt DePerno is among those charged with trying to undermine 2020 election results.

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Should crossing the Mackinac Bridge be toll-free? Some Michigan lawmakers think so. Plus, artificial intelligence is coming to the Ann Arbor Police Department. Listen until the end to hear about "peppergate" - a spicy mystery in Michigan gardens this summer.

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Michigan News from MLive is back! Tune in every Friday morning to hear from reporters all over the state, as host and producer Patrick Shea brings you an audio round-up of some of MLive's top stories.

This week: a rural town tries to stop a major chain store from setting up shop. A Michigan Supreme Court ruling has implications for survivors of catastrophic car crashes. And finally, a rage room is opening in the Flint area: a place to let off steam by smashing things to pieces. 

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