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State Sen. Mallory McMorrow says she’s working to win over undecided voters, find path back to bipartisan cooperation

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 28, 2026

Democrats are locked in a three-way primary battle in the race for US Senate. The candidates are Abdul El-Sayed, Congresswoman...

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‘No!’ Whitmer shoots down presidential run, looks back at career at Mackinac Policy Conference

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 28, 2026

There's a lot going on in the state of Michigan, and compounding that there's a big election that assures new...

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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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Michigan lawmakers warn Trump against striking Chinese EV deal

Alex McLenon May 13, 2026

President Trump is visiting Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Michigan lawmakers are warning him against...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: On the ballot, under the radar. How to be an informed voter this election season

David Leins, The Metro April 14, 2026

It's a big election year in Michigan, with statewide races for Governor, Secretary of State and U.S. Senate. While consequential...

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The Metro: Data centers, coming to a community near you

David Leins, The Metro April 1, 2026

In late 2024, Michigan lawmakers voted to provide tax breaks for large data centers. Since then, local officials across Michigan...

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The Metro: Drones are coming to a police department near you. Is the privacy tradeoff worth it?

David Leins, Robyn Vincent, The Metro March 17, 2026

The cities of Dearborn and Warren, MI have launched Drone-as-a-First-Responder programs. In Dearborn, a drone can now reach a 911...

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Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing project in Ferndale, Mich. on Aug. 23, 2023.
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Watch live Thursday: Dave Coulter delivers Oakland County State of the County

WDET Digital Team March 4, 2026

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter will deliver the 2026 State of the County address at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5.The...

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The Metro: Wayne County Airport Authority does not have contracts with ICE, but flights will continue

David Leins, The Metro January 28, 2026

The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) does not have contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but that doesn't...

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Paula Gardner joins Alethia Kasben and Cheyna Roth on MichMash
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Are economic incentives helping Michigan?

Hernz Laguerre January 9, 2026

At the end of 2025, a commitment to getting a new economic development plan out of the Legislature was halted....

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5 years since the January 6 insurrection

Natalie Albrecht January 6, 2026

Tuesday marks the fifth anniversary of the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.  A large group protesting the...

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Haley Stevens joins Alethia Kasben and Cheyna Roth on MichMash
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MichMash: Congresswoman Haley Stevens makes her case for US Senate seat

Hernz Laguerre December 19, 2025

Congresswoman Haley Stevens is vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan in a highly contested field. In this episode...

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