The Metro: Senator Elissa Slotkin says ‘economic basket of issues’ unites Democrats against Trump
Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin is one of the most closely watched politicians in her party right now. A former CIA...
Sen. Peters talks about sending state money to national guard base, Iran war at Mackinac Policy Conference
With war brewing abroad, Michigan is looking at bolstering defenses close to home. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Wednesday...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Peters comments on Iran, state Rep. Puri on budgeting and DTE announces battery storage for data centers
With the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference underway, politicians, policymakers and journalists are gathering on Mackinac Island this week to discuss major issues facing...
Detroit Evening Report: Mackinac Policy Conference gets underway
The Mackinac Policy Conference is officially underway. The annual event brings together politicians, policymakers and journalists to discuss issues affecting...
The Metro: Why Jennifer Granholm says our politics have gotten so much worse today
How much has politics changed in the last 20 years? That was a different time — a time before President...
The Metro: Justin Onwenu says state government should protect residents from the ‘insanity’ of national politics
Life is becoming less affordable for Michiganders. And in Lansing, despite the constraints they face, many believe lawmakers are not...
MichMash: Why Mike Duggan dropped out, plus court ruling could affect funding
Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.With less than six months until the...
The Metro: Why Rx Kids has bipartisan support from all corners of Michigan
Money is getting tighter. The cost of life can be even more daunting if you have a kids. Children are...
Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan Governor
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the end of his independent campaign for Michigan governor. Duggan said he aimed to...
Detroit Evening Report: Severe storms hit metro Detroit
Severe storms raced through metro Detroit Tuesday, bringing strong winds, heavy rains and even hail. Streets throughout Detroit were left with large puddles,...
The Metro: How Abraham Aiyash plans to lower costs if he’s elected to the state Senate
Partisanship isn't just a Washington problem. This year, Michigan's Legislature has been one of the slowest in recent memory as...
The Metro: Why health is the common theme threading Detroit’s city departments
Five years ago drug overdoses were killing more than 3,000 people a year in Michigan. It was the worst the...