Kyle Davidson

@JrnDavidson

Reporter @MichiganAdvance, Master's research @MSUjschool Formerly @freep @lsjnews @mediawise

Lansing, MI

Joined January 2019

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Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 10, 2023

Feel free to send tips, press releases, or forbidden knowledge with the potential to alter the fabric of time and space itself to [email protected].

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Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 24

A recent report commissioned by the Michigan Department of Education has state education officials raising their eyebrows over recommendations that the governor should play a greater role in shaping K-12 education policy. My latest for @michiganadvance. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/24/rep…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. A recent report commissioned by the Michigan Department of Education has state education officials raising their eyebrows over recommendations that the governor should play a greater role in shaping...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · 10 h

ICYMI: A decommissioned nuclear plant in Covert, Mich. is one step closer to reopening after federal regulators gave the okay to several requests tied to the plant’s operating license. michiganadvance.com/briefs/palisad…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. A decommissioned nuclear plant in Covert, Mich. is one step closer to reopening after federal regulators on Thursday gave the okay to several requests tied to the plant’s operating license, marking...

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Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · 13 h

Nine environmental advocacy groups on Thursday redoubled their opposition to federal efforts extending the life of a West Michigan coal plant originally slated to close earlier this year. michiganadvance.com/briefs/environ…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. Nine environmental advocacy groups on Thursday redoubled their opposition to federal efforts extending the life of a West Michigan coal plant originally slated to close earlier this year. Although...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 23

Continuing a long running tradition, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) gave her maiden speech on the Senate Floor on Wednesday, using her first formal remarks to the chamber to lay out her plan to deliver for Michigan’s middle class. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/23/slo…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. Continuing a long running tradition, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) gave her maiden speech on the Senate Floor on Wednesday, using her first formal remarks to the chamber to lay out her plan to...

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Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 23

New: U.S. Dept. of Education opens investigations into U of M, Western Michigan over scholarships michiganadvance.com/briefs/u-s-dep…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday announced investigations into five universities across the U.S. – including two in Michigan – following complaints that the schools violated the Civil...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 22

Following a tip from our sister publication, Wisconsin Examiner, I looked into five license plate reader data searches from Grand Rapids PD citing protests as the reason for their inquiry. Legal advocates warn these systems have little to no guardrails. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/22/lic…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. With police departments across the country integrating license plate readers as part of law enforcement efforts, legal advocates are pushing for protections around how departments use the emerging...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 18

A short distance away from Marathon’s Detroit refinery, activists spoke out against the Trump Administration's work to roll back rules on mercury and air pollution, end the good neighbor rule and offer exemptions to Clean Air Act regulations. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/18/in-…

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Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 17

Thanks to a 4.5 million investment in the state budget for the 2024 fiscal year, nearly 210,000 Michiganders have had their medical debt forgiven through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/17/whi…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. As Michigan remains without a budget deal for the upcoming fiscal year, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) took a moment to celebrate past...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 16

Attorneys committed to ensuring low-income Americans receive legal assistance gathered in Detroit to examine how programs like eviction diversion can help communities both inside and outside the courtroom. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/16/in-…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. Attorneys committed to ensuring low-income Americans receive legal assistance gathered in Detroit to underscore the importance of providing counsel to those who need it and examine how programs like...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 16

As the new tax and spending policy brings changes to several government programs U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) hosted a tele-town hall Tuesday night to break down the impacts Michiganders can expect to see from the law. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/16/slo…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. With President Donald Trump’s signature placed on the “big, beautiful bill” Congressional Republicans have scored a victory on tax policy, making cuts to several government programs in order to...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 16

A California-based company set to utilize a Genesee County megasite for a massive semiconductor project has reportedly dropped the effort citing “massive uncertainty” at the federal level. michiganadvance.com/briefs/lawmake…

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 14

Attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila made a successful plea to an Oakland County Circuit judge to adjourn her trial, which had been set to start Monday, arguing testimony in another case contradicted information that led to her indictment in 2023. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/14/pro…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. Attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila made a successful plea to an Oakland County Circuit judge to adjourn her trial, which had been set to start Monday, arguing testimony in another case contradicted...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 14

State Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) has joined the effort to flip Michigan’s 4th Congressional District for Democrats, launching his campaign on Monday. michiganadvance.com/briefs/facing-…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. Updated 10:30 a.m. State Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) has joined the effort to flip Michigan’s 4th Congressional District for Democrats, launching his campaign on Monday. McCann is serving his...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 11

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who drew attention at the Mackinac Policy Conference by slamming politicians centering division over consensus, put forth a lofty promise in his campaign for governor: No budget from lawmakers, no pay for lawmakers. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/10/as-…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. Updated at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 10. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who drew attention at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference for slamming politicians on the left and the right for centering division...

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Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 10

Lots of action at what was a fairly calm day for the Board of State Canvassers. I've got the latest for Michigan Advance. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/10/mic…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. Members of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers on Thursday walked back their approval for a proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy to better fund the state’s public schools following a controversy...

Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 10

With President Donald Trump’s administration once again pushing back its deadline for negotiating new international trade deals, small business owners — including a Detroit boutique owner — voiced their concerns on a Wednesday press call. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/10/det…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. With President Donald Trump’s administration once again pushing back its deadline for negotiating new international trade deals, small business owners — including a Detroit boutique owner — voiced...

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Ben Solis@bensolis1 · Jul 9

Tudor is apparently out of the mix for 2026. michiganadvance.com/briefs/former-…

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Kyle Davidson@JrnDavidson · Jul 3

Following a mostly party-line vote, Republican's "Big Beautiful Bill" will move to President Donald Trump's desk. Our @MichiganAdvance team has you covered on how Michigan politicians and advocacy groups are reacting. michiganadvance.com/2025/07/03/mic…

JrnDavidson's tweet card. Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday mustered a mostly party-line 218-214 vote to approve President Donald Trump’s signature federal tax and spending bill, which will head to...