Detroit Evening Report: State seeking input on nutrition, food security programs for Medicaid recipients
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking public input on potential services for Medicaid recipients designed...
Hernz Laguerre Jr. is a Multimedia Journalist at 101.9 WDET. He is one of the co-host for "Detroit Evening Report," one of the weekend anchors for "Weekend Edition," the producer for our political podcast, "MichMash," and reports on arts, culture and politics. Hernz graduated from Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with his bachelors in broadcast and digital journalism and his masters in television, radio and film.
MichMash: State Sen. Jeremy Moss seeking more transparency in Michigan government
Transparency in Michigan government is in the spotlight this week during Sunshine Week, a nationwide event celebrating open government and...
Detroit Evening Report: Reparations Task Force invites residents to share stories for the Black Audit Project
The Detroit Reparations Task Force is hosting a series of town hall sessions next week for Black residents who want...
MichMash: MSU trustees face removal over misconduct allegations
Two members of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees have been accused of bullying and misconduct following an independent...
MichMash: Political pundits Adrian Hemond, John Sellek go in-depth on Michigan’s ‘uncommitted’ vote
The Michigan primaries came and went and the results were predictable — save for the "uncommitted" campaign claiming 13% of...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan income tax rate to increase in 2024
The Michigan Department of Treasury announced this week that it expects the state's personal income tax rate to increase from...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s first 3D-printed house hits the market
Detroit’s first 3D printed house is officially on the market in the city's Islandview neighborhood.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...
MichMash: Oakland County Chair Vance Patrick on why he supports Hoekstra over Karamo for Michigan GOP chair
The drama in the Michigan GOP continues as the party plans two separate conventions for the Republican presidential nominee. MichMash...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces competition to bring clean energy developments to Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration is launching a nationwide competition to attract companies looking for state funding in clean energy.Subscribe to...
MichMash: Sen. Sarah Anthony says new gun laws are ‘big steps in the right direction’
This week marks one year since the tragic shooting at Michigan State University. How have lawmakers responded? MichMash host Cheyna...
Detroit Evening Report: First eight ‘certified tech hubs’ unveiled in Detroit
The city of Detroit has announced the opening of eight new "certified tech hubs" to help ensure residents have equitable...
MichMash: Whitmer’s proposed budget and the state’s potential legislative maps
The Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission is taking public comment after releasing its proposed draft maps for seven metro Detroit Michigan...