Moderate, Or More Of The Same? A Look At Iran's New President
by: Pat BatchellerSome see Rowhani as a centrist. He pledges a moderate approach. One Near East expert at Wayne State says the West should temper its expectations.
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.
City faces second state takeover since 2000. That one lasted seven years. Mayor thinks this one will be much quicker.
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.
Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan is appealing a judge’s order to remove his name from the August primary ballot.
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.
A State Senator hopes his bill will encourage Michigan college graduates to stay here. Glenn Anderson offers an income tax credit toward student loans.
A Wayne County judge is ordering that Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan’s name be removed from the primary ballot.
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.
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.
Members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation are dealing with some of the highest-profile issues facing lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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.
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.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib wants to stop illegal scrappers. The scrappy Democrat supports legislation meant to do just that.
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.
Governor declares financial emergency in Hamtramck, which faces second state takeover since 2000. But the city has other options.
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.
He says a district similar to the Education Achievement Authority worked with the public schools in New Orleans.
For those without air conditioning, city officials say they can't afford not to offer cooling centers.
City faces second state takeover since 2000. Mayor explains why.
Budget uses a $483 million windfall to boost funding for education and roads. State House Speaker Jase Bolger breaks down the numbers.
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.
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.