Policy Meets The People Special — Water
Laura Weber-Davis, WDET Water is the most basic element of life. And, one could argue, it’s the most basic thing government provides. Water...
MichMash: The ‘Nestle Loophole’ And The Political Will To Stop Giving Away Great Lakes Water
WDET Digital A controversial decision this year to allow Nestle to pump hundreds-of-thousands of gallons of water from a West...
How Is Our Health Tied To The Health Of The Great Lakes?
Gus Navarro/WDET The Great Lakes are the heart of Michigan, pumping lifeblood through our inland lakes, rivers and streams. The...
Grand Rapids Taking Big Steps to Protect Water Amid Climate Change–Is Your City?
Michigan.gov The prospect of more frequent and severe storms due to climate change could lead to increased runoff and pollution...
New State Rule Requires Water Systems To Eliminate Lead Service Lines
A new state rule requires local water systems to get rid of all their lead service lines over the next...
‘The Hardest Work I’ve Ever Done’–What It’s Like Living Without Water in Detroit
Jake Neher/WDET Detroit’s water department has shut off water to tens of thousands of homes in recent years. Officials say...
In Search of Solution to Detroit’s Water Shutoffs, Could Philly Hold the Answer?
Jake Neher/WDET Reverend Roslyn Bouier opens a door at the Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry, where a single pallet of bottled water...
How Are Michigan Cities Like Flint Doing in 2018?
Joan Isabella/WDET It’s been over three years since we found out the people of Flint were being poisoned by their...
WATCH: Republican and Democratic Candidates for Governor Debate on Mackinac Island
During the 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference, Republican and Democratic candidates for governor shared the stage for a wide-ranging debate hosted...
Immigrants Might Save Michigan From Losing Another Congressional Seat
Jake Neher/WDET There’s a lot at stake for Michigan with the upcoming U.S. Census count in 2020. A huge chunk...
Penske says Protesters Ignoring Value Grand Prix Brings to Belle Isle
The driving force behind the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle says there is no other suitable venue in the...
Sen. Stabenow Talks Soo Locks, Line 5 Pipeline at Mackinac Policy Conference
Joan Isabella/WDET President Donald Trump told a crowd of Michiganders on his most recent visit that he wants to see...
