Yay Alex! Yay The State News! Yay FOIA!

Michigan town adjusts to life with ‘ghost newsroom,’ as local papers wither bridgemi.com/business-watch… via Bridge Michigan Ron French

My coverage of yesterday’s panel on housing solutions⬇️ Housing is shaping up to be THE issue of #MPC24 , so stay tuned for more info coming today.

MSU’s updated Anti-Discrimination Policy delayed by federal changes

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book recc for those interested in war coverage and how politics interferes with good journalism. a little dated (a lot of references to how growing internet could affect journalism), but a lot of timely and evergreen themes. best 99 cent book i’ve bought in a while.

in the ongoing series, what weird thing did I have to look up in the AP stylebook today: the capitalization of flower names. happy spring 🌹🌸🌷

$100 billion ransom threat isn't credible, MSU police say statenews.com/article/2024/0…

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pretty in pink (and politics)

'The Michigan Independent appears to be tied to The American Independent, a progressive news site launched by David Brock in 2016. Brock has been described as 'one of the most influential operatives in the Democratic party.'” mlive.com/public-interes…

Teresa Dunn is an MSU art professor and one of the artists whose work is featured in the Broad Museum until July. Her work explores the connections between people, communities and time — a conceptual framework shaped by her own life.
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Gongwer reporting intern Liz Nass lands a lead story on just her second day.

Gov. Whitmer is taking a tour of Livonia Career Technical Center to talk to students about their programs and career fields. Gongwer Michigan

First story from our summer reporting intern, Liz Nass.

The State News will be holding a two-day “open house” event this fall for the community to come learn all about who we are and what we do.

Learn more about the event here, and feel free to provide feedback at this link! forms.gle/tux7HUQGB93hxH…

Michigan State University did release some of the infamous 'Larry Nassar documents' in response to a public records request — then changed its mind about the rest.
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Officially done with my first day Gongwer Michigan as the Reporting Intern for the summer! Can’t wait to dig into all things MI politics! hit my line at [email protected]

Breaking: MSU students have started a Gaza solidarity encampment in the Wells Hall corridor. Nearly 20 tents and 40 people so far.
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Theo and I have FOIA’d MSU hundreds of times this year.

The denials and redactions are constant, frustrating, often unjust, but, sometimes — funny.

Our favorites:
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I am so so proud of you Liz!! I am so excited!! The State News is in good hands 🌟💚