Rashida Tlaib urges Michigan Democrats to vote ‘uncommitted’ during primary in protest against Biden
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is urging Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in Michigan’s presidential primary election on Feb. 27. The move is...
Russ McNamara is a reporter and host of All Things Considered for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news to the station’s loyal listeners. McNamara has been working in radio since he was 17 - and in news since 2012. He also worked as play-by-play announcer for Wayne State University basketball for seven years. Born in the Upper Peninsula, McNamara is a lifelong Michigander. He is a 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University’s Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Program.
McNamara has been honored by the Associated Press, the Radio and Television Digital News Association, and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for his work.
He is an amateur photographer, enjoys backpacking, bonfires and traveling with his wife, Sara.
Whitmer calls for public safety, education funding boosts in budget plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally rolled out her budget proposal this week for the coming fiscal year. The discretionary spending budget...
UAW endorsement of Biden comes amid massive organizing campaign
President Joe Biden was in metro Detroit for a campaign stop last week to meet with voters and union leaders....
Deadline looming for Redistricting Commission to fix Detroit districts
Six draft state House district plans advanced to a public comment period at Wednesday’s Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meeting....
Faltering relations with Arab Americans clouding President Biden’s visit to Michigan
President Joe Biden is visiting Michigan on Thursday to sit down with members of the United Auto Workers union, a...
Growing Michigan’s population will require a lot of money, time, bipartisan council reports
Michigan is having a hard time keeping and attracting residents, according to a recent report from the Growing Michigan Together...
Attorney for Racial Justice Project responds to report on discriminatory policing by MSP
Michigan State Police troopers pull over Black and Hispanic drivers at a rate that outpaces their presence in the state,...
UAW continues organizing efforts at non-union factories in the South
Amid resistance from politicians and car companies, the United Auto Workers union continues its effort to organize in the South....
Detroit Democrats demand more representation and new districts
A federal court is requiring the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) to redraw more than a dozen state House...
Tax rebate checks coming to 700K Michigan households early next year
About 700,000 families in Michigan can expect tax rebate checks from the state averaging approximately $550 starting on Feb. 13,...
UAW leader Shawn Fain joins calls for ceasefire in Gaza
With the conflict between Israel and Hamas now in its second month, the calls for a ceasefire are growing louder....
CDC director urges Michiganders to get vaccinated amid rising COVID, RSV cases
The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was in Detroit on Thursday to urge people to get...