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Michigan Republican Speaker of the House Matt Hall discusses his 2026 policy priorities, independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan and support for a Constitutional Convention.
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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since he was charged in December with home invasion and two other crimes. -
Beginning in March, Michigan hunters will have the option to use electronic kill tags for certain animals. The Natural Resources Commission voted earlier this month to allow optional electronic kill tags for deer, bear, fish, marten, otter, and bobcat. -
Michigan had a fund that helped pay for districts to offer driver’s ed options. It went away in 2004. Now, only a few districts still offer driver’s training. -
Wayne County prosecutors have filed five new sexual assault cases against former nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, bringing the total number of cases to eight. -
Michigan has been a part of more than 40 lawsuits on issues including birthright citizenship and restoring federal funding after attempted pauses. -
A sober Ann Arbor bar manager is redefining spirit-free cocktails. Hear Max Schikora’s story of craft, recovery, and changing bar culture. -
This week, state Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills (SB 757-760) called Kids Over Clicks. Among other things, the bills would aim to ensure AI chatbots are inaccessible to children. -
We learned about how the latest polar vortex is hitting houseless communities, as well as a new project at MSU meant to prevent postpartum depression. And the latest episode of It’s Just Politics. -
A look at the automotive industry in light of Michigan's tariff-sensitive economy. Also, more on the ICE detention and release of Hmong refugee Lue Yang.
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At issue are President Trump's efforts to break with 112 years of law and precedent by firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board. -
With the proliferation of data centers, Michigan needs to take more action to meet its own clean energy targets and protect residential ratepayers from increased energy costs. That’s according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. -
City council members from Troy, north of Detroit, are working on getting funding for a new public library. Last year, residents rejected a $137 million proposal that included funding for roads, parks and recreation, public safety, and the public library.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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President Donald Trump says his tariffs are bringing back Michigan's economy. His opponents say they're destabilizing it. -
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says a flattening revenue projection means the Legislature will have to make deeper cuts this year. -
Stateside’s April Baer chatted with a state forester about new species proposed for the Michigan invasive species list, and what you can do to foster native plants in your garden. -
We commemorate MLK Day with a conversation about the past, present, and future meaning of the federal holiday.
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