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People pray near a picture of Pope Francis inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Philadelphia.
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan leaders reflect on the loss of Pope Francis, a ‘powerful, prophetic and loving voice’

Nargis Rahman, Pat Batcheller April 21, 2025

Several Michigan leaders released statements today in response to the news of Pope Francis' death, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and...

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The Metro: Congresswoman Tlaib on improving Black maternal health outcomes

Tia Graham, Sam Corey, The Metro April 21, 2025

 The United States spends more on health care costs than any other rich nation, yet maternal death rates remain...

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Village employees clear debris left behind by historic ice storms in Wolverine on Monday, April 1, 2025.
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Michigan House poised to approve $75M for ice storm recovery

Rick Pluta April 21, 2025

The state House is poised to vote on legislation this week to allocate $75 million toward recovery efforts in northern...

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A person signs a petition for a ballot proposal on a clipboard.
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Proof of citizenship to vote ballot initiative nears signature collection

Colin Jackson April 21, 2025

A ballot question aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens are voting in Michigan elections inched a step closer to gathering...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a directive calling on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to come up with an analysis of how federal budget cuts could affect Medicaid services, April 17, 2025.
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Whitmer directs state agencies to gather info to fight fed cuts

Rick Pluta April 18, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Thursday calling on the state health department to create a report on how...

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The Metro: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed enters US Senate race in Michigan

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro April 17, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The race for the U.S. Senate in Michigan is heating up. ...

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Former U.S. Attorney General for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara McQuade at WDET Studios.
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The Metro: Former US Attorney Barb McQuade on Trump’s defiance of court orders

Sam Corey, Robyn Vincent, The Metro April 16, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Last month, the U.S. government deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a native...

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FILE - Republican gubernatorial candidate, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, talks to reporters following a debate, on April 21, 2010, in East Lansing.
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Detroit Evening Report: Former Michigan AG Mike Cox announces bid for governor

Jerome Vaughn April 16, 2025

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has announced that he’s running to become governor next year. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

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The Metro: Labor professor says Trump tariffs’ impact on autoworkers ‘will be very painful’ to watch

Sam Corey, The Metro April 16, 2025

What will Michigan’s economy look like one year from now? How about just six months? Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever...

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FILE - Immigrants line up in the dining hall at a U.S. government holding center for migrant children, July 9, 2019, in Carrizo Springs, Texas.
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Michigan Immigrant Rights Center claims Trump avoiding judge’s order, cutting funds that help kids in court

Quinn Klinefelter April 16, 2025

Tens of thousands of immigrant children — including hundreds in Michigan — came to the U.S. fleeing gangs, human trafficking...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on Monday, April 14, 2025.
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The Metro: Gov. Whitmer talks tariffs at the Detroit Economic Club

Sam Corey, The Metro April 16, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke at a Detroit Economic Club event...

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Stony Brook University Professor and author Musa al-Gharbi.
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The Metro: A professor’s thoughts on reforming DEI at universities

Sam Corey, The Metro April 15, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the U.S. are under threat. ...

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