MichMash: Detroit Free Press conducted background checks on Michigan lawmakers
The controversies surrounding embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos — including those mentioned in a vulnerability report that was obtained by...
Hernz Laguerre Jr. is a Multimedia Journalist at 101.9 WDET. He is one of the co-host for "Detroit Evening Report," one of the weekend anchors for "Weekend Edition," the producer for our political podcast, "MichMash," and reports on arts, culture and politics. Hernz graduated from Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with his bachelors in broadcast and digital journalism and his masters in television, radio and film.
Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer advocates for guaranteed paid leave in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new program expanding family and medical leave. Subscribe to...
MichMash: Sen. Debbie Stabenow discusses passing the torch to the next generation
When U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced earlier this year her plans to retire after her current term ends, she said...
MichMash: How are Michigan lawmakers connected to Trump’s election fraud indictment in Georgia?
Former President Donald Trump's recent set of criminal charges involves the efforts to deny the legitimacy of the votes of...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan farmers call on state lawmakers to pass ‘right to repair’ bill
Michigan farmers are urging the state Legislature to pass a bill that would allow them to fix their own equipment...
Detroit Evening Report: DPSCD proposes transferring frequently absent students to local schools to reduce chronic absenteeism
A new proposal from Detroit public school officials aims to stop chronic absenteeism in the district. Subscribe to the Detroit...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s Osborn neighborhood offering community-led affordable housing
The city of Detroit, the Osborn Neighborhood Alliance and additional funders are redeveloping vacant duplexes in the Osborn neighborhood. Subscribe...
MichMash: University of Michigan making plans to replace striking educators
It’s the summer of strikes. Not just in Hollywood, but also here in Michigan. The Detroit News reporters Kim Kozlowski...
MichMash: Michigan’s no-fault insurance ruling means changes for pre-reform auto crash survivors
In a 5-2 ruling last month, the Michigan Supreme sided with a lower court's decision that car crash survivors critically...
Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit to provide temporary housing units to combat youth homelessness in Detroit
To help combat youth homelessness in Detroit, nonprofit Detroit Phoenix Center has partnered with Methodist Children’s Home Society to provide...
Detroit Evening Report: Universal free meal program for Michigan students officially in state budget
Michigan public schools will offer free meals to all preschool through high school students this upcoming school year. Subscribe to...
MichMash: Unorthodox recall petitions filed against state lawmakers
The executive director of Voters Not Politicians, Jamie Lyons-Eddy, is calling the recall petitions against eight Michigan lawmakers anti-democratic. Jon...