THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 |
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In today's newsletter, Democrats are calling for bipartisan collaboration in Lansing, switching to EVs will save everyone money and the Tigers are moving in the fences at Comerica Park. |
From the fun to the heartbreaking, these stories all felt necessary to share. |
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A bizarre January warm-up is coming to Michigan. |
The scoop from Mark Torregrossa: "The much-warmer-than-normal air blowing in here Sunday and lasting to at least Tuesday will bring afternoon temperatures into the mid-to-upper 40s, and even some 50-degree readings. Again, this isn’t super strange for one day in January in Michigan. It is quite bizarre for a solid three or four days in a row."  An update on the possibility of snow:It originally looked like we would be getting some snow here in Michigan tonight and tomorrow. But Mark has kept his eye on the ever-changing forecast and he says it now looks like the storm will fall south of us.  Why do those trees still have leaves?You know you’ve seen them this time of year: Those lone trees still clinging to their fall-hued leaves, shamelessly sticking out from their naked neighbors in a winter-white forest or in the middle of a snow-blanketed field. But why does that happen? |
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Dems, now in charge at the Michigan Capitol, are stressing Republican collaboration. |
A new leader: The House session on Wednesday began with Rep. Joe Tate confirmed as speaker in a 102-8 vote. Only Republicans, many of who were part of the House’s far-right Freedom Caucus, voted against the move. In a speech following the vote, Tate pressed working for the betterment of Michigan and its people. He stressed bipartisanship as the only way to make that possible.  Republican leader Matt Hall agreed: "Our bipartisan record should set the tone for the next two years in the House of Representatives. To move our state forward we must work together. We must continue to find common ground, a shared foundation upon which we can build a better future for the people of Michigan."
Speaking of politics: Among the constitutional changes brought by Proposal 2′s passage in November is single-signup absentee voting, which allows voters to fill out one form and permanently vote absentee. |
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Switching to EVs will save everyone money and reduce carbon emissions, a new study says. |
Saving money: Most U.S. households that own a vehicle would save money on their transportation energy costs if they switched to electric vehicles. New research from the University of Michigan shows more than 90% of households with a vehicle would see a drop in the percentage of their income spent on fueling an EV vehicle. Â Reducing emissions: Researchers found that if cars, SUVs, and pickups across the country were replaced with new EVs, transportation energy burdens and greenhouse gas emissions would vary widely from place to place.
Wallet watch: Looking to buy an electric vehicle? We have a look at how you can get a tax credit for that. Plus, a roundup of other economy headlines from the week. |
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The Tigers are moving in the fences at Comerica Park for 2023. |
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Let's look at the top-selling car brands and models in 2022. |
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Wow! That was a lot of stories in one newsletter! Â But you can always find more of the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. And you can always make the decision to become an MLive subscriber.
Have a terrific Thursday.
— Jessica Shepherd |
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