Senate Passes Farm Bill; Will the House?
by: Pat BatchellerNo more direct payments for farmers, but Republicans want more cuts in food stamps. Sen. Debbie Stabenow chairs the Agriculture Committee. She tells WDET why she supports the bill.
No more direct payments for farmers, but Republicans want more cuts in food stamps. Sen. Debbie Stabenow chairs the Agriculture Committee. She tells WDET why she supports the bill.
Schedule starts with public meeting at Wayne State. A bankruptcy expert says Orr can keep the city out of Chapter Nine, but it won't be easy.
Sales surge in May as people replace their old vehicles. One reason--Millenials buying small cars and small SUVs.
Whole Foods supermarket chain will open its first Detroit store this week. While some residents have been excited to welcome a large national chain, others have criticized the specialty grocer for being unaffordable. Amanda Musilli is the community liaison for Whole Foods Detroit. She spoke to WDET’s Martina Guzman about efforts to create a store that all Detroiters can shop in.
Abandoned factory could go for $975,000--or less. Wayne County expects to take bids this fall.
Demand is up, so car companies are shortening their summer shutdowns. That means more shifts and more hiring.
Survey says it's hard to start a business, but training and networking programs are strong.