What Facebook Upholding Ban on Trump Really Means
This week, Facebook's Oversight Board decided to uphold the website's ban on Donald Trump for his comments on the social media platform on...
What Facebook Upholding Ban on Trump Really Means
This week, Facebook's Oversight Board decided to uphold the website's ban on Donald Trump for his comments on the social media platform on...
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...
Rep. Brenda Lawrence Spearheads ‘Mass Vaccination Week’ with Congressional Black Caucus
The 14th Michigan Congressional District is holding Mass Vaccination Week, which started Saturday, May 1 and runs until Saturday, May 8. Led by Rep....
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...
Michigan Courts Planning for Systemic Reform
The recently established Michigan Judicial Council was created to streamline the state's justice system reforms. This council, in addition to...
What You Need To Know About Gov. Whitmer’s Benchmarks to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
This week Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced the "Vacc to Normal" plan, a four-step process detailing the vaccination rates needed to lift...
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...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Ties Vaccination Goals To Lifting of COVID-19 Pandemic Orders
State health officials are banking on vaccines being Michigan’s best bet to end the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at a news...
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...
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...