The Detroit Evening Report

State releases 'alarming report' on potential impacts of Medicaid cuts

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A recent report from the state health department says big federal spending cuts threaten Medicaid benefits for 700,000 people in Michigan. 

Other headlines for Wednesday, May 7, 2025:

  • The United Auto Workers union held rallies in Trenton and Warren this week to demand Stellantis move production work to the U.S., and Michigan in particular.
  • Detroit City Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero says she is certified to appear on the August primary ballot. The city elections department disqualified her over a late fee it said she failed to pay.
    Santiago-Romero contested the penalty, saying she did pay it, and that her disqualification was due to a clerical error.
  • Construction crews have begun building the Detroit Grand Prix racetrack around the Renaissance Center. Race organizers say it’ll take about a week less to set up for the race this year thanks to a new wall and fence design. The races runs May 30 through June 15.

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