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GOP governor candidate Tom Leonard says Michigan needs a Detroit Lions-esque turnaround

Quinn Klinefelter April 13, 2026

Michigan elects a new governor this year and WDET is talking to the candidates vying to replace term-limited Democrat Gretchen...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Temporary Protected Status for Yemenis ends next week

Nargis Rahman April 6, 2026

Yemeni nationals living in the United States who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) have until April 13 to self deport...

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  • Jobs & the Economy
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The Metro: People aren’t happy with the economy, but spending is still high. Here’s why.

Sam Corey April 6, 2026

Since 2015, consumer confidence in the economy has plummeted according to recent consumer survey data by the University of Michigan....

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield’s State of the City address prioritizes affordability, bringing business to city

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 1, 2026

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield gave her first state of the city address last night at Mumford High School. She announced...

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  • Jobs & the Economy
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Detroit Regional Chamber sounds alarm, calls for bipartisan plan to fix economy

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 31, 2026

A new report from the Detroit Regional Chamber is ringing the alarm with warnings that the house is on fire.The...

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  • Politics, Government & Finance

GOP candidate Aric Nesbitt says he’s running for governor because ‘Michigan families are hurting’

Quinn Klinefelter March 30, 2026

WDET is talking to candidates vying to become Michigan’s next governor as the state heads towards party primaries and November’s...

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SCOTUS tariff ruling extends uncertainty for Detroit automakers

Quinn Klinefelter February 26, 2026

President Trump lashed out at the U.S. Supreme Court after it ruled his use of certain tariffs was illegal.Trump noted...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her 2025 State of the State address.
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

Whitmer set to give her last State of the State address

WDET Digital Team February 25, 2026

In her final State of the State address, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the next phase of her administration’s...

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  • Jobs & the Economy
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  • The Metro

The Metro: A positive perspective on Michigan’s economy

Sam Corey February 16, 2026

How is the Trump administration doing overall at managing the economy?  There are bright spots: inflation is down, unemployment is...

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  • Environment
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New book examines equitable degrowth as necessary to combat climate change

Russ McNamara January 13, 2026

How does a global community provide for the needs of its citizens without destroying the planet? That’s the crux of...

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  • News

Tariffs take bite out of Christmas tree business

Quinn Klinefelter December 12, 2025

Holiday decorators in Michigan are facing a Grinch stealing part of the Christmas tree business.The American Christmas Tree Association says...

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Michiganders urge regulators not to rush approval for data center power plan

Alex McLenon, Elinor Epperson, Brett Dahlberg December 4, 2025

Michigan residents demanded more scrutiny of the plan to provide electricity to a proposed data center in rural Washtenaw County...

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