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Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Peters comments on Iran, state Rep. Puri on budgeting and DTE announces battery storage for data centers

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 27, 2026

With the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference underway, politicians, policymakers and journalists are gathering on Mackinac Island this week to discuss major issues facing...

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Detroit Evening Report: Mackinac Policy Conference gets underway

Jerome Vaughn May 27, 2026

The Mackinac Policy Conference is officially underway. The annual event brings together politicians, policymakers and journalists to discuss issues affecting...

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The Metro: Why Jennifer Granholm says our politics have gotten so much worse today

Sam Corey, The Metro May 27, 2026

How much has politics changed in the last 20 years? That was a different time — a time before President...

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The Metro: Justin Onwenu says state government should protect residents from the ‘insanity’ of national politics

Sam Corey, The Metro May 22, 2026

Life is becoming less affordable for Michiganders. And in Lansing, despite the constraints they face, many believe lawmakers are not...

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MichMash: Why Mike Duggan dropped out, plus court ruling could affect funding

Hernz Laguerre May 22, 2026

Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.With less than six months until the...

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The Metro: Why Rx Kids has bipartisan support from all corners of Michigan

Sam Corey, The Metro May 21, 2026

Money is getting tighter. The cost of life can be even more daunting if you have a kids. Children are...

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Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan Governor

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 21, 2026

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the end of his independent campaign for Michigan governor. Duggan said he aimed to...

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Detroit Evening Report: Severe storms hit metro Detroit

Jerome Vaughn May 20, 2026

Severe storms raced through metro Detroit Tuesday, bringing strong winds, heavy rains and even hail.  Streets throughout Detroit were left with large puddles,...

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The Metro: How Abraham Aiyash plans to lower costs if he’s elected to the state Senate

Sam Corey, The Metro May 19, 2026

Partisanship isn't just a Washington problem.  This year, Michigan's Legislature has been one of the slowest in recent memory as...

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The Metro: Why health is the common theme threading Detroit’s city departments

Sam Corey, The Metro May 18, 2026

Five years ago drug overdoses were killing more than 3,000 people a year in Michigan. It was the worst the...

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MichMash: Why the MEA is withholding its endorsement; Inside Michigan elections

Hernz Laguerre May 15, 2026

In this episodeHow many years has the Michigan Education Association supported a Democratic candidate for governor?Does the Michigan Bureau of...

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The Metro: Why property taxes are preventing people from moving to Detroit

Sam Corey, The Metro May 14, 2026

If you’re a leader in Detroit, your attention is trained on a big task: attract more people to the city. ...

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