Michigan news

Here are some recent news stories from Michigan:

Politics

• Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a plan to increase funding for public education in Michigan, including a proposal to increase the state's education budget by $500 million. (Source: Detroit Free Press)
• A new poll shows that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is leading in Michigan, with 49% of likely voters supporting him, followed by President Donald Trump with 44%. (Source: Detroit News)

Economy

• Ford Motor Company has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in its Michigan plants, including a new electric vehicle battery plant in Romulus. (Source: Crain's Detroit Business)
• The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded grants to several companies, including a $1.2 million grant to a startup that develops sustainable packaging materials. (Source: Michigan Live)

Crime

• A man has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies in Detroit, including a robbery at a convenience store in which the clerk was shot. (Source: Detroit News)
• A police officer in Grand Rapids has been charged with assault and battery after allegedly using excessive force during an arrest. (Source: MLive)

Environment

• The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to restore a section of the Au Sable River in Oscoda County, which was damaged by a 2018 flood. (Source: Michigan Live)
• A new study has found that the Great Lakes are experiencing a decline in water levels, which could have significant impacts on shipping and recreation. (Source: Detroit Free Press)

Sports

• The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year contract extension. (Source: ESPN)
• The University of Michigan has announced plans to build a new hockey arena in Ann Arbor, which will replace the current Yost Ice Arena. (Source: MLive)

Other News

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of western Michigan, with strong winds and heavy rain expected. (Source: National Weather Service)
• The Michigan State Police have launched an investigation into a fatal crash on I-94 in Berrien County. (Source: Michigan Live)