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Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Says Police Broke Policy by Brandishing Pepper Spray at Children in Spring Valley Park
Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Drew Duncan says police violated department policy after officers brandished pepper spray at children during a community gathering at Spring Valley Park. More than a dozen residents confronted the city commission about the response.
3h ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Religion
Dearborn Ashura March Draws Thousands and National Backlash Over Flag Display
About 3,000 Shia Muslims marched through Dearborn for the annual Ashura procession on Sunday. The event drew national attention and controversy after conservative commentators criticized the absence of American flags among participants.
June 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Holland Families Could See Permanent Free School Meals as Michigan Senate Advances Bills 784 and 785
Michigan Senate Bills 784 and 785 would make free school meals permanent for all public school students. The Senate Education Committee unanimously approved the bills June 2, though private school provisions drew criticism from Sen. Erika Geiss.
June 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Grand Rapids Acrisure Amphitheater Opens With Record Crowds, Road Closures
The Acrisure Amphitheater opened its doors on Friday night with thousands of fans in attendance, including Lionel Richie. The event featured road closures and drew crowds from across West Michigan.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Communities Push Back Against Data Centers as State Lawmakers Consider Moratorium and Tax Repeal
Michigan communities are rallying against data centers while state lawmakers consider repealing tax breaks for the facilities. A ballot initiative to ban utility political donations has 81 percent support. Deep Green withdrew its $120 million Lansing proposal amid community opposition.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Deep Green Pulls Lansing Data Center Proposal Hours Before City Council Vote
Deep Green, a UK-based developer, withdrew its application to build a 24-megawatt data center in downtown Lansing hours before the city council was set to vote on the project, ending months of debate over the proposed facility and its environmental and economic impacts.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources