Breaking Down Sen. Tim Scott’s Claim That “America Is Not A Racist Country”
On April 28, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) gave a response to President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session...
Breaking Down Sen. Tim Scott’s Claim That “America Is Not A Racist Country”
On April 28, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) gave a response to President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session...
Michigan Restaurants Struggle With Staffing Challenges as More Diners Return
Ever since lockdown restrictions were eased, Michigan’s restaurants have had trouble getting employees to return to work. With more than 4 million...
Home Remodeling Is Surging and the Cost of Materials Is Higher Than Ever
In contrast with the pandemic's negative economic effects, more people this year are seeking to purchase or renovate their homes. This...
Why It’s Time To Reform or Repeal Michigan’s Bottle Return Law
In 1976, the state of Michigan approved the "bottle bill," attaching a 10-cent deposit to returned bottles and cans. The act...
Michigan Needs To Grow Faster. How Can We Attract More People?
Michigan will lose a congressional district next year. That’s after new Census results showed Michigan hasn’t been growing as fast...
Hospitality Workers Laid Off During Pandemic Want Guarantee They’ll Get Jobs Back
Although the pandemic is still dragging on here in Michigan, signs of life are starting to come back in our local...
Canton Merchants Fear Fixing Roads Could Drive Business Away
This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Canton Battles COVID series, reconnecting listeners with the people they met and issues they...
In Joint Address to Congress, President Biden Paints Positive Outlook and Highlights Challenges Ahead
President Joe Biden highlighted a bold and progressive policy agenda on Wednesday during his first address before a joint session...
Canton’s Small Business Community Weathers COVID-19 Pandemic on Creativity and Local Support
This story is part of WDET’s Crossing the Lines: Canton Battles COVID series, reconnecting listeners with the people they met and issues they...
Michigan Will Lose a Congressional Seat. Here’s What That Means for Redistricting.
Last year's Census count found that Michigan is not growing as fast as other states, which will result in the state...
Michigan Falling Behind Other States, Countries in Ending ‘Period Poverty’
State lawmakers and advocates are renewing efforts to get rid of the sales tax on menstrual products in Michigan. It...
Electric Vehicles Are Here. What Does That Mean for Conventional Cars and Existing Auto Industry?
The movement toward electric vehicles (EVs) has picked up steam. Over the last few years, the auto industry has made...