MichMash: Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate on redistricting, 2024 agenda
This year marks a new venture with WDET and Gongwer News Service, combining forces to create a new and improved...
WDET partners with Gongwer News Service to elevate state politics podcast ‘MichMash’
Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Gongwer News Service to further enhance the...
MichMash: New research explores Michigan’s path to a prosperous future
What are the keys to a prosperous Michigan? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of The Citizens Research Council of Michigan,...
MichMash: Michigan politics in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024
2023 has had some major political news stories, and 2024 will be no different. Sarah Rahal, City Hall reporter for...
MichMash: Whitmer signs bills to reach ambitious clean energy goals by 2040
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark energy bill package into law last week that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan...
MichMash: Legislature approves use of AI gun protection software at State Capitol
The Michigan legislature is adding AI technology to the State Capitol to prevent any potential threats inside the capitol building....
MichMash: What’s to come for Michigan House Democrats after election shakeup?
This month's elections were relatively low-key, but they still point to some trends that will impact our state next year...
MichMash: Institutional Desecration Act aims to increase penalties for hate crimes in Michigan
Vandalism against places of worship, schools and other cultural institutions would receive more penalties under the proposed Institutional Desecration Act....
MichMash: UAW’s unconventional yet effective strategy
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers is a month in, and UAW President Shawn Fain's strategy...
MichMash: Democrat Karen Whitsett facing backlash over abortion stance
Democratic State Rep. Karen Whitsett is opposed to her party's attempt to strip abortion restrictions from state law. Bridge Michigan's...
MichMash: Analyzing the UAW’s strike strategy
The summer of strikes ends with UAW joining the fray. The United Autoworkers members have been on strike for a...
MichMash: State Rep. Angela Witwer’s ties to PR firm under scrutiny
State Rep. Angela Witwer (D-Delta Twp.) and her close ties with Edge Partnerships are under a microscope due to...