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File - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bills into law in Lansing on December 17, 2024.
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Whitmer: Legislature should strike wage and leave deal this week or extend status quo

Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson February 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer called on the Michigan Legislature to reach a bipartisan deal this week on new state minimum wage...

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DNR collects 300 dead wild birds, suspects avian flu infection as cause of death

Dee Morrison February 13, 2025

More than 300 dead wild birds have been discovered in five Michigan counties, including Allegan, Shiawasee, Ingham, Eaton and Washtenaw.Mark...

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield at WDET Studios, Feb. 12, 2025.
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Mary Sheffield on Detroit’s mayoral race, priorities for the city

Russ McNamara February 12, 2025

Detroit’s next mayor will not be Mike Duggan. He seeks greener pastures in Lansing. So folks are lining up to...

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The Metro: Detroit animal keeping ordinance aims to promote food sovereignty

Sam Corey, Lauren Myers, The Metro February 12, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The city of Detroit passed a new animal husbandry ordinance in...

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The Metro: Corporate subsidies aren’t working to create jobs like people hoped

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Sam Corey February 12, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Michigan has tried a few different approaches to help create jobs...

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Final briefs filed on whether House must send bills to Whitmer

Rick Pluta February 12, 2025

The final legal briefs were filed Tuesday in a lawsuit that pits state Senate Democrats against House Republicans for failing...

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Miami to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
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Detroit Evening Report: State superintendent says Trump cuts aim to marginalize

Sascha Raiyn February 11, 2025

On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to make the federal government more efficient. So far that effort has...

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Whitmer road plan includes marijuana tax

Rick Pluta February 11, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a road-and-transportation funding proposal Monday that includes a new tax on marijuana products, more revenue from...

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Attendees cheer as President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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The Metro: Detroit students navigate a new political climate

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Robyn Vincent February 10, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. President Donald Trump said he will shut down the U.S. Department...

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Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Mayor Mike Duggan shake hands at a press conference.
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Detroit Evening Report: Duggan announces Todd Bettison as permanent Detroit police chief pick

Nargis Rahman, Russ McNamara February 10, 2025

Todd Bettison has been selected by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to be the city’s next police chief.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Trump says no right of return for Palestinians in Gaza under his plan for US ‘ownership’

Associated Press February 10, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S....

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the state budget presentation Feb. 8, 2023.
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MichMash: Breaking down Governor Whitmer’s $83.5 billion budget proposal

Hernz Laguerre February 7, 2025

Budget season is here, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has put forth a $83.5 billion proposal that targets environmental measures,...

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