Kyle Davidson

Kyle Davidson

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Kyle Davidson covers state government alongside health care, business and the environment for the Michigan Advance. A graduate of Michigan State University, Kyle studied journalism and political science. He previously covered community events, breaking news, state policy, and the environment for outlets including the Lansing State Journal, the Detroit Free Press and Capital News Service. You’ll also find him enjoying live music throughout Michigan and taking in the scenery on our state’s many lakes, streams and trails.

Infinite possibilities breed infinite concerns as Michigan voters weigh ‘Con-Con’ question
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Infinite possibilities breed infinite concerns as Michigan voters weigh ‘Con-Con’ question

Oct 05, 2026
Kyle Davidson
In Michigan, the debate over whether to call a constitutional convention boils down to two differing perspectives: opportunity versus uncertainty. Every 16 years Michigan residents are presented with a ballot question on whether to call a constitutional convention, sometimes called...
Michigan lawmakers, state leaders announce $89M for Detroit and Kalamazoo River cleanup
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Michigan lawmakers, state leaders announce $89M for Detroit and Kalamazoo River cleanup

Oct 02, 2026
Kyle Davidson
DETROIT — Overcast skies and a sprinkling of rain that fell over Sunset Point on Belle Isle on Thursday afternoon failed to dim the excitement from government officials as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the heads of the Department of Natural...
Michigan Supreme Court revives appeal of ‘factory farm’ discharge permit in light of Line 5 ruling
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Michigan Supreme Court revives appeal of ‘factory farm’ discharge permit in light of Line 5 ruling

Oct 01, 2026
Kyle Davidson
A ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court regarding a permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project is echoing into other aspects of the state’s environmental permitting process, as the state’s high court encouraged the Court of Appeals to take another...
Barrett pushes for international AI agreement as health professionals back Doctors Not AI Act
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Barrett pushes for international AI agreement as health professionals back Doctors Not AI Act

Sep 30, 2026
Kyle Davidson
As the U.N. General Assembly concludes its High-Level Week meetings and discussions, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett is calling on officials to work towards an agreement with other nations regarding AI development. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
South Lyon City Council votes to cover cameras, end contract with Flock
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South Lyon City Council votes to cover cameras, end contract with Flock

Sep 30, 2026
Kyle Davidson
    After instructing city officials to examine the legal implications of ending their contract for a pair of automated license plate reader cameras, members of the South Lyon City Council on Monday moved to terminate their relationship...
Citizens Research Council outlines impacts of Mop Up Michigan initiative
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Citizens Research Council outlines impacts of Mop Up Michigan initiative

Sep 29, 2026
Kyle Davidson
As absentee ballots make their way to voters, Michigan residents this election season are faced with another question beyond just candidates running for various offices. Among the final questions on the ballot is Proposal 2, also known as the Mop...
Lansing protesters block Flock cameras over license plate reader contract
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Lansing protesters block Flock cameras over license plate reader contract

Sep 29, 2026
Kyle Davidson
As Lansing residents press the city to end its automated license plate reader contract with Flock Safety, members of DeFlock Lansing and the Michigan Capitol Visibility Brigade gathered at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, where four Flock...
Northern Michigan lawmaker calls for stricter penalties on Lake Sturgeon poaching
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Northern Michigan lawmaker calls for stricter penalties on lake sturgeon poaching

Sep 28, 2026
Kyle Davidson
After members of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources put out a call for information about a six-foot lake sturgeon dumped at the side of the road in Muskegon County in July, a northern Michigan lawmaker is calling for stronger...
Michigan vets outline everyday impacts of Iran War, airing frustrations with GOP leadership
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Michigan vets outline everyday impacts of Iran War, airing frustrations with GOP leadership

Sep 26, 2026
Kyle Davidson
As gas prices surge to record levels amidst the ongoing war in Iran, military veterans led protestors outside a Lansing gas station Friday in opposition to the war alongside the rollout of an electronic records system they say is harming...
Lawmakers call on Michigan House to move on offshoring protections for call center workers
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Lawmakers call on Michigan House to move on offshoring protections for call center workers

Sep 24, 2026
Kyle Davidson
On Thursday, communications workers gathered with lawmakers from separate sides of the aisle as they continued an almost 10-year push to keep call center jobs in Michigan. In June, state Reps. James DeSana (R-Carleton) and Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw) introduced a...
Amid disposal hazards, Michigan lawmakers consider creating battery recycling program
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Amid disposal hazards, Michigan lawmakers consider creating battery recycling program

Sep 24, 2026
Kyle Davidson
As lithium-ion batteries play an essential role in powering the devices used in the public’s everyday lives, two members of the Michigan House are looking into establishing a battery stewardship program to ensure residents dispose of their batteries safely. During...
Federal judge tosses Nessel suit accusing fossil fuel industry of anti-trust violations
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Federal judge tosses Nessel suit accusing fossil fuel industry of anti-trust violations

Sep 23, 2026
Kyle Davidson
Earlier this year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a number of states across the country in taking legal action against the fossil fuel industry when she filed a suit against four of the world’s energy companies and a major...