New poll shows Democrats leading in races for governor, U.S. Senate

John James wants to ax income tax. Experts see cuts, boon for wealthy

Labor Day is nearly here. These state parks have closures to avoid

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/09/01/michigan-governor-u-s-senate-election-races-poll-democrats/91559998007/">New poll shows Democrats leading in races for governor, U.S. Senate</a>
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<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/01/state-parks-closures-labor-day-weekend-michigan-dnr/91543853007/">Labor Day is nearly here. These state parks have closures to avoid</a>

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Your weekday morning news update from the Detroit Free Press. Online by 5 a.m., on guard since 1831.

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 3, 2026

Stellantis shuffles leadership, advertising hall of famer steps down

Want a deer cull in your southeast Michigan suburb? Get in line

 

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/stellantis/2026/08/31/fiat-ceo-stellantis-cmo-olivier-francois-leaves-top-leadership-role/91547688007/">Stellantis shuffles leadership, advertising hall of famer steps down</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2026/09/01/metro-detroit-communities-seeking-regional-deer-cull-grows/91462004007/">Want a deer cull in your southeast Michigan suburb? Get in line</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Sept. 2, 2026

How a west Michigan corn maze became a Dolly Parton memorial

$5.5M home on Torch Lake includes everything you need to enjoy water

Hygrade Deli in Detroit to reopen soon under new ownership

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/08/31/dolly-parton-memorialized-in-6-acres-of-west-michigan-corn-stalks/91533984007/">How a west Michigan corn maze became a Dolly Parton memorial</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/real-estate/home-sales/2026/08/29/torch-lake-home-for-sale/91392626007/">$5.5M home on Torch Lake includes everything you need to enjoy water</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/08/31/hygrade-deli-michigan-avenue-detroit-reopening/91547137007/">Hygrade Deli in Detroit to reopen soon under new ownership</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Sept. 1, 2026

You're invited to a scam. Crooks plan to party with your information

Private island in Michigan's U.P. lists for $1.5M. What comes with it

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2026/08/26/youre-invited-to-a-scam-fake-invitations-used-to-steal-login-details/91367899007/">You're invited to a scam. Crooks plan to party with your information</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/real-estate/2026/08/26/private-island-in-upper-peninsula-for-sale/91352265007/">Private island in Michigan's U.P. lists for $1.5M. What comes with it</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 3, 2026

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