Politics
Who is voting for what, and what it costs the people who live here.
States, cities try to keep ICE out of schools
As Westland families with immigrant backgrounds send their children to local schools, they may be wondering how federal immigration policies will impact their communities.
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Activists allege Grand Rapids police are working with ICE despite city policy
As Westland residents are increasingly affected by immigration policies, a nearby city's alleged collaboration with ICE raises questions about local law enforcement practices.
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Opinion | With the right guardrails, we should consider embracing data centers
As Westland continues to grow and develop its infrastructure, data centers could become a viable option for economic growth and job creation in our city.
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Opinion | State’s future depends on career and technical education offerings like this
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U-M affirms Ypsilanti $1.2B computing center site; township officials vow fight
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Legal expert calls $7M in prison payouts a ‘drop in the bucket’
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University of Michigan will switch to pass/fail grades for most first-semester students
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Michigan utility regulator wants lawmakers to help lower energy bills
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Spotlight - African American Vote Special: What's driving our swing state purple?
As Westland residents prepare to cast their ballots in the 2024 election, understanding what drives African American voters in Michigan could have a significant impact on local politics and representation.
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Trump taken via catering truck to secret flight amid Iran threats, report says
For Westland residents who have family members serving in the military or working at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, news about potential threats to national security can be deeply concerning and relevant.
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Barrett highlights innovation and national security at MSU mobility summit
Locals may be interested to learn how Michigan State University's mobility summit aligns with Westland's own efforts to improve its transportation infrastructure.
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More college students will have access to abortion medication
As a suburban Detroit community with a large student population, Westland residents may be affected by changes to abortion medication access for college students.
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As Michigan rolls out automated traffic tickets, new law blocks driver points
Westland drivers can expect to see more automated traffic tickets on local roads, but thanks to a new state law, they won't have to worry about getting points on their licenses.
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With no penalties for failure, many Michigan communities miss recycling goal
Westland residents who recycle may be doing so at a higher cost due to a lack of accountability among neighboring communities that fail to meet their recycling goals.
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Think you’re getting old? New study says Michigan sturgeon may live to 400
If sturgeon in Michigan's waters can live up to 400 years, it's a reminder that Westland's own parks and lakes are home to natural wonders worth preserving.
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Want to see antique cars? They're coming to a neighborhood near you
Westland residents may be thrilled to know that an antique car show is coming to a nearby neighborhood, potentially bringing in local vendors and attractions.
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Three wasp species released in MI to control invasive scarlet lily beetle
The introduction of these wasp species could impact Westland's gardens and parks, where scarlet lily beetles have been damaging plants.
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Michigan Democrats gather in Ann Arbor to start coordinated campaign effort
As Westland residents prepare for the upcoming election season, understanding the coordinated campaign efforts by Michigan Democrats could have a significant impact on local elections and representation.
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Ann Arbor primary election to send rebuke, or approving nod, to city’s big changes in past 12 years
The results of Ann Arbor's primary election could have implications for Westland residents who commute to Ann Arbor or do business there, making it worth a closer look.
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