New book examines equitable degrowth as necessary to combat climate change
How does a global community provide for the needs of its citizens without destroying the planet? That’s the crux of...
The Metro: Why Wayne State University is leaning into artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is already shaping daily life, whether we’re ready or not. That’s caused celebration and concern. It’s reducing the...
Michigan farmers face uncertainties despite bailout, union says
The Trump administration recently announced $12 billion in bailout money in an effort to prop up the farming industry. That...
The Metro: JD Vance talks Charlie Kirk, National Guard in Howell
While Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom meeting with prime minister Keir Starmer and the King of England, the...
MI jobless rate stable at 5.3%
Michigan’s official monthly unemployment rate in July remained at 5.3%, which was unchanged from June.The number of unemployed people in...
Small business owners ask Trump for tariff relief
Business leaders say President Trump’s tariffs on various countries and products are creating a high level of uncertainty for companies.That...
MichMash: Michigan loses deal for major semiconductor plant; new proposal aims to expand bottle bill
Michigan lost a deal for a massive semiconductor plant this week that was projected to bring about 10,000 jobs to...
The Metro: Detroit’s ‘bold plan to cut red tape’ for small businesses
Detroit City Council recently approved changes to city ordinances to make the licensing process easier and less cumbersome for small...
US Rep. Haley Stevens tries to boost American mineral production efforts
The industry for materials key to American manufacturing could receive extra government support under proposed legislation from a Michigan congresswoman.The bill, called...
The Metro: Slotkin’s ‘economic war plan’ to revive America’s shrinking middle class
Last week, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin gave a speech at a progressive think tank where she gave a stern warning...
The Metro: UAW leader talks Detroit mayoral race, Kinloch endorsement
The United Auto Workers union announced last month it would be endorsing Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. in the Detroit mayoral...
MichMash Live: A Michigan politics rewind
It has been an eventful year in Michigan politics with the Michigan Legislature dynamically evolving. This week on WDET's MichMash, Gongwer News...