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JUL 1, 2025
Detroit voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 5, for a primary election that includes races for mayor, city council, city clerk and board of police commissioners. Incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan chose not to run again to pursue a bid for Michigan governor in 2026.
JUN 18, 2025
Six communities across Michigan are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.
JUN 12, 2025
Adults age 50 and older make up the largest proportion of the voting population in Michigan and are often the deciders in elections.
JUN 10, 2025
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as absentee, early voting or voting with a disability.
“In advance of Governor Whitmer’s State of the State Address this week, AARP Michigan urges state leaders to provide relief for the estimated 1.73 million Michiganders who provide care for a loved one. We understand their struggle. According to an AARP national study, family caregivers on average spend $7,242 annually of their own income on caregiving. To ease this significant burden, AARP calls for the establishment of a caregiving tax credit that would help lessen the personal financial strain experienced by Michigan family caregivers across our state.
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The annual program aims to make communities in Michigan more livable for people of all ages
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AARP is championing a plan to increase resources for family caregivers across the state. It would include the expansion of caregiver resource centers and the creation of a statewide website with evidence-based educational and training materials.
Michigan voters should be aware of a number of important changes to election processes before heading to the polls this year.
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As the holiday season approaches, the quest for unique and personalized gifts has led many to explore the world of DNA testing. Ancestry and heritage research, uncovering potential health risks and building family trees have become increasingly popular motivations for submitting DNA samples. However, beneath the allure of these discoveries lies a cautionary tale, as safety raises significant concerns.
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