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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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 3, 2026

U-M-Los Alamos data center site 'highly archeologically sensitive'

Harrowing deer rescue ends with a sighting, chase, 'happy tears'

Firearm deer season is about to start. How to get a license now

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/environment/2026/11/09/u-m-data-center-site-could-contain-native-american-artifacts-graves/92612521007/">U-M-Los Alamos data center site 'highly archeologically sensitive'</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Nov. 10, 2026

Michigan football fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck

America at 250 through Gen Z's eyes as midterms reshape politics

Michigan city explores idea of passenger rail service to Detroit, beyond

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2026/11/08/michigan-football-offensive-coordinator-jason-beck-kyle-whittingham/92682039007/">Michigan football fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/11/07/oakland-univeristy-250th-anniverary-timeline-history-elections/92327148007/">America at 250 through Gen Z's eyes as midterms reshape politics</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2026/11/09/big-michigan-city-looking-at-possible-passenger-rail-to-detroit-beyond/92628540007/">Michigan city explores idea of passenger rail service to Detroit, beyond</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Nov. 9, 2026

Highland Park mayor wants recount after community leader wins race

Wayne County certifies new Hamtramck mayor as city plans inauguration

Lower gas prices draw Detroiters to Trump-touted gas stations

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/05/highland-park-mayor-glenda-mcdonald-request-recount-election-loss/92610904007/">Highland Park mayor wants recount after community leader wins race</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/05/wayne-county-board-canvassers-certifies-2025-hamtramck-mayor-race-muhith-mahmood/92616534007/">Wayne County certifies new Hamtramck mayor as city plans inauguration</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/11/05/freedom-fuel-gas-prices-detroit-second-location/92362677007/">Lower gas prices draw Detroiters to Trump-touted gas stations</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 3, 2026

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