Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson offers sweeping changes to Michigan election laws, including state holiday, gun ban, New Ford, Google deal means big tech upgrades for drivers: What to know, Michigan unemployment login page crashes for some users filing for COVID-19 benefits, and Michigan State basketball's Rocket Watts remains an enigma, typifies Spartans' struggles.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson offers sweeping changes to Michigan election laws, including state holiday, gun ban, New Ford, Google deal means big tech upgrades for drivers: What to know, Michigan unemployment login page crashes for some users filing for COVID-19 benefits, and Michigan State basketball's Rocket Watts remains an enigma, typifies Spartans' struggles.

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Detroit Free Press Briefing for February 2nd, 2021

Consumers Energy seeks to sell 13 dams statewide to private equity firm

Wayne State's medical dean accused of creating toxic workplace

1 shot in carjacking in Orion Township Panera, Old Navy parking lot

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/environment/2026/05/25/dams-hydro-consumers-energy-hull-street-confluence-mpsc/90177144007/">Consumers Energy seeks to sell 13 dams statewide to private equity firm</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/universities/2026/05/20/wayne-states-medical-dean-accused-of-creating-toxic-workplace/90097597007/">Wayne State's medical dean accused of creating toxic workplace</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/crime/2026/05/20/panera-bread-old-navy-parking-lot-carjacking-orion-township/90173859007/">1 shot in carjacking in Orion Township Panera, Old Navy parking lot</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday May 25, 2026

Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor

Experts see near-decade high ER surge in tick bites. How to stay safe

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/05/21/mike-duggan-ends-michigan-governor-campaign-independent/90194635007/">Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2026/05/18/michigan-deer-ticks-bites-surge-prevention-tips-dangers/90139596007/">Experts see near-decade high ER surge in tick bites. How to stay safe</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 22, 2026

NHRA drag racing returning to Michigan for first time in 66 years

Joe Muer-style restaurant to go into former site of Joe Louis Arena

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/05/14/nhra-drag-racing-us-131-motorsports-park/90083466007/">NHRA drag racing returning to Michigan for first time in 66 years</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/05/18/joe-vicari-seafood-chops-opening-joe-louis-arena/90144917007/">Joe Muer-style restaurant to go into former site of Joe Louis Arena</a>

Detroit Free Press Briefing for February 2nd, 2021

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