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Jocelyn Benson frequently tried to tie John James to Donald Trump and unpopular administration policies. James routinely emphasized his willingness to break with the president.
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Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.
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As President Trump promotes claims of vote-rigging ahead of the midterms, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the state's prepared for everything from power outages to troops at the polls.
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Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh is running for reelection and was nominated by the Democratic Party.
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Supporters say Proposal E would only start the process of what could become a takeover of DTE’s electric grid and assets. Opponents say the proposal could force the city into an expensive legal fight.
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A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Megan Cavanagh. Plus, a look into the work being done to protect apples against threats like climate change, bacterial disease, and industrialization. And an investigation uncovers the prevalence of using anti-psychotics to sedate dementia patients.
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Ahead of next month’s midterm elections, we traveled across Southeast Michigan to understand why – for many voters – cost of living is still top of mind.
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U-M has enrolled 1,000 fewer international graduate students in the last two years. Experts say Trump Administration policies have deterred international student enrollment nationwide.
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Michigan's college readiness has declined, with only a quarter of 11th graders meeting SAT benchmarks. This is a drop from 26.6% last year and 35% a decade ago. Experts note that SAT scores are just one measure of readiness, but they highlight opportunity gaps in Michigan schools.
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Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.
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Gift card fraud happens when someone takes a card, steals the redemption information, and puts it back on the shelf. Fraudsters can steal the balance of the card before the purchaser can use it.
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Former president Barack Obama is scheduled to appear at a rally in Detroit on October 24 with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, and other Democrats.
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Beginning in 1966, Butter taught at the University of Michigan, focusing on health care, midwifery, and women's health. She became Professor Emeritus of Public Health in 1996.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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A conversation with Michigan Supreme Court candidate Noah Hood. Plus, perspectives on what it takes to highlight work from artists with disabilities and learned about the history of techno in Detroit.
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As of Monday, October 5, more than 120,000 Michiganders have already voted. That's roughly 1.7% of active registered voters in Michigan.
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The Supreme Court is rejecting an appeal from a Michigan woman challenging a school district’s ban on shirts with the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon.” This phrase is a coded reference to profanity aimed at then-President Joe Biden.
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With less than a month to go before Election Day, Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer explores just how secure elections are.
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Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Current Supreme Court Justice Noah Hood is running for re-election. He was nominated by the Democratic Party.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has commissioned a new 66-foot, steel-hulled research vessel to monitor Lake Michigan fisheries and aquatic ecosystem.
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The New York Times announced that the Merriam-Webster Dictionary “is wordsmaxxing” and NBC News described it as a “glow-up” of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
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According to the Secretary of State website, 1.3% of eligible Michiganders have voted (93,154 people) as of October 2. Michigan has just under 2 million vote-by-mail voters.
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Michigan's 10th Congressional District went from leans Republican to a toss-up. What does that mean for the this year's midterm?
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The Michigan Senate has voted to overhaul the state's dam safety laws, moving reforms closer to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk.
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PWHL Detroit begins its inaugural season in December, bringing professional women's hockey to Detroit. Here's what you need to know about the team, how to watch PWHL games and more.
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Michigan AG Dana Nessel pushed for stronger contract terms, arguing other customers could be at risk if the data center uses less power than forecast, or shuts down before the 20-year contracts expire.
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While not all "attack" ads are necessarily bad, recently, both political parties seemed to have found John Auchter's phone number, and the texts are just pouring in.
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Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Judge Casandra Morse-Bills was nominated by the Republican Party.
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Ypsilanti Township residents and leaders opposed a proposed University of Michigan computing center at a second town hall, citing noise and environmental concerns.