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Haley Stevens sits at a table with a microphone in front of her.
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Haley Stevens weighs in on energy costs, tariffs and Michigan jobs

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 28, 2026

Democrats are locked in a three-way primary battle in the race for U.S. Senate. The candidates are Dr. Abdul El-Sayed,...

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The Metro: Jocelyn Benson on the cost of living, data centers and the race for governor

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 28, 2026

Michigan picks its next governor in November, and the Democratic frontrunner is Jocelyn Benson. Benson made her name as Secretary...

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‘No!’ Whitmer shoots down presidential run, looks back at career at Mackinac Policy Conference

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 28, 2026

There's a lot going on in the state of Michigan, and compounding that there's a big election that assures new...

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Senator Slotkin sits with The Metro's Robyn Vincent at a table with microphones
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The Metro: Senator Elissa Slotkin says ‘economic basket of issues’ unites Democrats against Trump

Sam Corey May 28, 2026

Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin is one of the most closely watched politicians in her party right now. A former CIA...

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Sen. Peters talks about sending state money to national guard base, Iran war at Mackinac Policy Conference

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 28, 2026

With war brewing abroad, Michigan is looking at bolstering defenses close to home. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Wednesday...

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Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Peters comments on Iran, state Rep. Puri on budgeting and DTE announces battery storage for data centers

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 27, 2026

With the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference underway, politicians, policymakers and journalists are gathering on Mackinac Island this week to discuss major issues facing...

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  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Mackinac Policy Conference gets underway

Jerome Vaughn May 27, 2026

The Mackinac Policy Conference is officially underway. The annual event brings together politicians, policymakers and journalists to discuss issues affecting...

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Jennifer Granholm is behind a WDET microphone talking to a reporter off screen
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The Metro: Why Jennifer Granholm says our politics have gotten so much worse today

Sam Corey, The Metro May 27, 2026

How much has politics changed in the last 20 years? That was a different time — a time before President...

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The Metro: Justin Onwenu says state government should protect residents from the ‘insanity’ of national politics

Sam Corey, The Metro May 22, 2026

Life is becoming less affordable for Michiganders. And in Lansing, despite the constraints they face, many believe lawmakers are not...

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MichMash, Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben appear on a split screen
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MichMash: Why Mike Duggan dropped out, plus court ruling could affect funding

Hernz Laguerre May 22, 2026

Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.With less than six months until the...

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The Metro: Why Rx Kids has bipartisan support from all corners of Michigan

Sam Corey, The Metro May 21, 2026

Money is getting tighter. The cost of life can be even more daunting if you have a kids. Children are...

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Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan Governor

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 21, 2026

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the end of his independent campaign for Michigan governor. Duggan said he aimed to...

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