• Jun 18

  

  Moderate, Or More Of The Same? A Look At Iran's New President

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Some see Rowhani as a centrist. He pledges a moderate approach. One Near East expert at Wayne State says the West should temper its expectations.

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• Jun 14

  

  The Takeover Part 2: Hamtramck Requests EM

  by: Pat Batcheller

  City faces second state takeover since 2000. That one lasted seven years. Mayor thinks this one will be much quicker.

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• Jun 14

  

  Governor Snyder Calls for "Urban Pioneer" Visas to Attract Immigrants

  by: Travis Wright

  In the last census, approximately two out of three Michigan communities lost residents. To change that trend, Governor Snyder hopes Washington will consider what he calls “Urban Pioneer Visas” as it works to overhaul immigration law. The Governor says the special visas will help attract foreign residents to Michigan cities hit particularly hard by population loss. Governor Snyder tells WDET’s Travis Wright that population loss has an incredible impact on the state.

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• Jun 13

  

  Duggan Appeals Order To Remove Him From Detroit Mayoral Ballot

  by: Quinn Klinefelter

  Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan is appealing a judge’s order to remove his name from the August primary ballot.

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• Jun 13

  

  "Now You See Them"; State Could Make Broke Schools Disappear

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Bills speeding through the Legislature would let state dissolve small districts that run out of money. Where would the kids go? Sponsor Bill Rogers (R-Brighton) educates us.

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• Jun 12

  

  Could A Student Loan Tax Break Stop "Brain Drain"?

  by: Pat Batcheller

  A State Senator hopes his bill will encourage Michigan college graduates to stay here. Glenn Anderson offers an income tax credit toward student loans.

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• Jun 12

  

  Judge Orders Duggan Off Mayoral Ballot

  by: Quinn Klinefelter

  A Wayne County judge is ordering that Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan’s name be removed from the primary ballot.

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• Jun 11

  

  Levin: Hold Commanders Accountable For Military Sex Abuse

  by: Quinn Klinefelter

  The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee – Michigan’s senior US Senator Carl Levin – says Congress needs to ensure that military commanders are held accountable when sexual harassment occurs in the ranks.

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• Jun 11

  

  Senate Passes Farm Bill; Will the House?

  by: Pat Batcheller

  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.

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• Jun 10

  

  Orr's Busy Week: Meetings With Residents, Then Creditors.

  by: Pat Batcheller

  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.

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• Jun 07

  

  Michigan Congressional Delegation Facing Tough Issues

  by: Quinn Klinefelter

  Members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation are dealing with some of the highest-profile issues facing lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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• Jun 07

  

  Levin: Sequester Slams Seniors, Defense, Health Care

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Meals on Wheels says federal budget cuts mean fewer meals for seniors. Civilian defense industry workers face furloughs. Rep. Sander Levin comes home to see the human impact.

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• Jun 06

  

  State May Help Ease Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits In Detroit

  by: Quinn Klinefelter

  Governor Rick Snyder wants lawmakers in Lansing to approve $4,000,000 to help pay for testing rape kits abandoned in a Detroit police storage rooms.

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• Jun 06

  

  New Rules Take On Scrappers

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Rep. Rashida Tlaib wants to stop illegal scrappers. The scrappy Democrat supports legislation meant to do just that.

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• Jun 05

  

  State Budget Goes To Governor, But He May Want More

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Plan doesn't give Rick Snyder what he wants on roads, Medicaid. He's not giving up, though. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta goes behind the numbers.

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• Jun 04

  

  Urgent? More Like Emergency in Hamtramck.

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Governor declares financial emergency in Hamtramck, which faces second state takeover since 2000. But the city has other options.

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• Jun 04

  

  Land Launches Senate Bid

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Former Secretary of State says there's no time like the present to run for Carl Levin's seat. Hear why she's returning to politics, and why now.

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• May 29

  

  Jeb Bush Says Michigan's EAA Can Improve Failing Schools

  by: Laura Weber-Davis

  He says a district similar to the Education Achievement Authority worked with the public schools in New Orleans.

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• May 29

  

  Detroit Rec Centers Keep Cool Amid Financial Heat

  by: Pat Batcheller

  For those without air conditioning, city officials say they can't afford not to offer cooling centers.

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• May 28

  

  Hamtramck Faces Financial Emergency

  by: Pat Batcheller

  City faces second state takeover since 2000. Mayor explains why.

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• May 23

  

  More Money For Michigan Roads, Schools in '14 Budget

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Budget uses a $483 million windfall to boost funding for education and roads. State House Speaker Jase Bolger breaks down the numbers.

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• May 23

  

  Duggan Survives Ballot Challenge

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Mike Duggan filed petitions less than a year after he became a Detroit resident. Challenger Tom Barrow says that violated the city charter. Elections commission rules in Duggan's favor.

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• May 22

  

  Pay Too Much For Car Insurance? Here's One Idea To Cut Rates

  by: Pat Batcheller

  Car owners in the Detroit pay the highest rates in the nation. Did you know your credit score could count against you? A group of state lawmakers wants to change that.

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