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Gallup: Environment Tops Economy [CHARTS]

April 16, 2019

Respondents favor environmental protection in annual survey

Sanders Says Path to White House Goes Through Midwest

April 15, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says Donald Trump has failed to make good on his promises to help working-class voters in the Midwest. Trump’s 2016 victories in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania handed him the White House.

How Fair or Unfair Is Our Tax Code?

April 15, 2019 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Why is it that low-income people are more likely than wealthy people to face IRS audits?

Benson Works on Wait Times at SOS Branches

April 15, 2019

Michigan Secretary of State says wait times vary widely.

Parkland Parent Jeff Kasky Talks About Day Gunman Opened Fire in Sons’ School

April 11, 2019 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Kasky will be in town on Monday, April 15th at the Farmington Community Library. He joins Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson ahead of the visit.

Damon Young’s Book “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker” Challenges Perceptions of Race

April 11, 2019 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Young joins Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson ahead of his appearance at the Detroit Public Library main branch next week.

Think You Know How To Fix The Roads? Now’s Your Chance to Prove It

April 10, 2019 on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

The Center for Michigan’s “Roads Solutions Summit” events will feature experts, public officials, and your own thoughts on road funding.

Canton Tries to Cure Crash-Filled Crossroads

April 9, 2019

Two of the most hazardous intersections in Michigan sit in quiet Canton Township. Officials plan to rebuild the road there. But critics have questions. Will road work keep customers from shopping? And will new development create more traffic, new road or not?