Rep. Fred Upton on Budget, Healthcare, and Mood in Washington
Joan Isabella/WDET One of the big issues thus far the Trump Administration has been working to overhaul federal healthcare policy. U.S. Rep....
Should Michigan Go the Way of Nebraska and Adopt Unicameral Legislature?
Jake Neher/WDET Revamping Michigan’s Legislature is the hot new talking point in Lansing. A likely gubernatorial hopeful announced a big...
Sick of Canada Geese? Block Their Runway
"A lot of urban centers do not allow seasonal waterfowl hunting. And in fact, it’s the hunting activity that actually...
PR Pros John Truscott, Kelly Rossman Break Down 2017 Mackinac Policy Conference
Laura Weber Davis/WDET The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island is wrapping up. It's been a week...
Two of Michigan’s Members of Congress Talk Partisanship and Bipartisanship in Washington
Joan Isabella/WDET It seems we’re hearing more and more frequently about how divided we are as a nation -- socially,...
Michigan’s Legislative Leaders Respond to Part-Time Legislature Proposal
Jake Neher/WDET This week on Mackinac Island, Lt. Gov, Brian Calley launched an effort to make Michigan's Legislature a part-time job....
University Presidents Criticize State, Federal Budget Allocations
Jake Neher/WDET State budgets don't rate higher education or research as top priorities, the presidents of three of Michigan's largest...
ACLU of Michigan Ad Campaign Translates First Amendment In Arabic, Spanish
Jake Neher/WDET Officials with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is launching an ad campaign this week the group...
Mark Bernstein: “I’m Taking Every Step I Need to Take” to Run For Governor
Jake Neher/WDET There’s one name that’s coming up in many conversations on Mackinac Island this week as a potential Democratic candidate...
Detroit Mayor: “This is our history, and it’s something we still have to overcome.” [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]
Detroit’s history of racial segregation is evident today as economic segregation between the city’s thriving and struggling neighborhoods, says Mayor...
State Superintendent: Move Kids Up a Grade Because They’re Ready, Not Just Older
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools State Superintendent Brian Whiston says it’s time to re-think how kids move through the school system...
Sen. Gary Peters: Withdrawing From Paris Agreement Would Send Bad Message to World
Jake Neher/WDET UPDATE (6/1/17 4:43 p.m.): President Trump has announced the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, but...