Dearborn’s health department wants to make access to services easier
Dearborn’s public health department is focusing on environmental and behavioral health and data analytics. According to Director Ali Abazeed, Dearborn...
Michigan Democrats look to repeal right-to-work law
In 2012, Michigan Republicans pushed through a right-to-work law that sought to decrease the influence of labor unions in the...
Previewing the 2023 Michigan State of the State Address
This evening at 7 p.m., Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver the annual State of the State address in Lansing, which...
Former Michigan Secretary of State discusses the current Republican minority in Lansing
For the first time in several decades, Democrats hold a majority in the state Senate. But even now, Republicans have...
Michigan Democrats face Feb. 1 deadline to move up state’s 2024 presidential primary
Michigan Democrats face a looming deadline to ensure the party’s next presidential primary is among the first held in the...
Why another debt ceiling fight looms in Congress
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department informed Congress that it is taking “extraordinary measures” to prevent the federal government from...
What fueled the rise of sports betting in Michigan?
Two years ago, Michigan became the 15th state to legalize online gambling. Michiganders like their betting too — ranking 7th...
What retail recreational cannabis licensing could mean for Detroit
It’s been over just over four years since Michiganders voted to make recreational cannabis use legal in this state. Still, for...
MichMash: Michigan’s 102nd Congress starts the year introducing new proposals
In this week's MichMash, host Cheyna Roth talks with Michigan Public Radio Network's Colin Jackson about Michigan Democrat's priorities heading...
Elissa Slotkin on House speaker drama: ‘Clearly the Republicans were going through something’
After making more than a dozen attempts before selecting a new speaker in Republican Kevin McCarthy, the U.S. House of...
Newly-elected Michigan school board president Pamela Pugh wants to close education gaps for students
Democrat Pamela Pugh was elected as president of the Michigan school board earlier this week. The public health expert and...
With Democrats controlling Lansing, ‘right-to-work’ repeal set to take center stage
This week, Democrats began their first session in 40 years with control of the state house, senate and Governor's office....
