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Eli Savit aims to be Michigan Attorney General

Russ McNamara June 3, 2026

Eli Savit is the Washtenaw County Prosecutor and the Democratic endorsed candidate for Michigan attorney general. Savit spoke with WDET's...

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The fight to save Michigan’s hemlock trees is far from over

Amanda LeClaire, Olivia Dow June 3, 2026

Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the spread of hemlock woolly adelgid along Lake Michigan is increasing. Native...

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Detroit Evening Report: Voters can now opt out of automatic registration

Nargis Rahman June 1, 2026

The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) automatically registers eligible people to vote if they apply for or renew a state...

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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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The Metro: Senator Elissa Slotkin says ‘economic basket of issues’ unites Democrats against Trump

Sam Corey May 28, 2026

Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin is one of the most closely watched politicians in her party right now. A former CIA...

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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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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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The Metro: The body keeps the receipt

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 20, 2026

Have you ever sat in your car in a grocery store parking lot, looked at the receipt, and felt something...

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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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Highland Park demo raises questions as to what’s next for the site

Isaiah Lopez May 13, 2026

For over two decades the vacant Roselawn Apartments sat in disarray serving as a reminder of what Highland Park used...

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The Metro: Why Cecil George is running for state Senate

Sam Corey May 12, 2026

The 13th district state Senate seat is open as Democrat Rosemary Bayer is stepping down after one term. There are several...

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