In today’s newsletter, Michigan's attorney general wants President Biden to erase student loan debt, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again and why the NFL got mad at the Detroit Lions. |
We have the latest Michigan news before you head into this May weekend. |
May is a time of rejuvenation here in Michigan. It’s the month when the weather really starts to turn. Check out these 80-degree days coming! The tulips bloom and paint the earth for a brief but beautiful moment. We have a guide for you below on how to enjoy that this weekend.
It’s also a time of growth. High school seniors are getting ready to graduate, and they're celebrating with prom season. The grass is sprouting back up and the sound of lawnmowers fills our neighborhoods again.
I hope these stories from our journalists help you grow and feel rejuvenated as you head into your weekend. |
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Protesters march in downtown Grand Rapids in response to the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya. |
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Police killings are surging in Michigan. What can be done to stop the tragedies? |
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Michigan's attorney general wants President Biden to 'cancel student debt once and for all.' |
'Cancel student debt:' That's what Attorney General Dana Nessel wants from President Joe Biden, and she's not alone. A coalition of eight state attorneys general sent a letter to Biden urging him to eliminate $1.7 billion in federal student debt.
Biden's considering a plan: The president is reportedly eyeing a plan to forgive a minimum of $10,000 per borrower. Meanwhile some Democratic lawmakers want the administration to go further by eliminating $50,000.
The student debt freeze: At the beginning of the pandemic, federal student loan payments were frozen as many Americans faced financial uncertainty. Here's how the pause, now extended through Aug. 31, helped 6 Michiganders. |
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COVID-19 cases are up 32% this week in Michigan. |
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Dan Campbell: 'We're not going to do the whole dog-and-pony show.' |
'The league got mad at us:' Aidan Hutchinson was such a great draft pick that the Lions sprinted to the podium to make their No. 2 pick. But apparently the NFL wasn't happy, Coach Dan Campbell explained.
'We weren’t going to wait around:'The problem is the TV broadcast. The draft has become a prime-time spectacle, and the league asks teams to take their time making their picks to help make for more compelling TV. But this is the second year that the Lions have rushed to the podium to make a pick.
Love the Lions? Make sure to subscribe to our Detroit Lions podcast, Dungeon of Doom, here.
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The tulips are in bloom. That means it's time to head to Holland. |
It's Tulip Time! West Michigan residents know that early May is marked by an explosion of tulips. And in Holland, they take the time to smell the flowers. Tulip Time returns tomorrow and we have your full guide here.
Other outdoor opportunities: Looking for a different outdoor adventure? As we mentioned yesterday, it's time for morel hunting. Or maybe you want to enjoy serenity while visiting one of Michigan's dark sky parks.
Heading outdoors? Check the forecast: Mark Torregrossa has your weekend forecast here so you know what to expect while out enjoy the beauty of the Michigan outdoors. |
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