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Now through November, Stateside is hearing from some of the state's youngest voters and getting insight into the issues driving them to the polls as part of our What The Vote? series. This week, we hear from a 24-year-old Muskegon city commissioner who is staying engaged in politics hoping to set an example for her generation.
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A reporter brought us the latest on allegations that officers at a women's prison used body cams to record one woman during childbirth. Plus, a new cookbook highlights a beloved bakery in Three Oaks, Michigan. And, we went behind the scenes with the director and writer of a play about the Flint Water Crisis.
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Join Michigan Public in October for an unforgettable African adventure, featuring game drives, Victoria Falls, river cruises, and more! It's a dream come true for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
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Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.
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The nationwide protest movement No Kings began in opposition to the Trump administration, but this weekend's events will focus on how to vote, not whom to vote for.
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Judge Jane Beckering says the Department of Justice was unable to prove Michigan's law interfered with the enforcement of federal regulations on eggs.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order allowing farmers and loggers to use dyed diesel, which is untaxed, on public roads as diesel prices near record highs.
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With tariffs and rising energy costs squeezing margins, Michigan small businesses are freezing expansion plans as growth halts, SBAM's Brian Calley says.
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What is life like for Lansing residents living on the streets amid a string of murders of unhoused men? Also, a conversation about how Michigan teaches elementary math, and what’s still needed to bring kids along. And two prominent Michigan candidates backed the Uncommitted movement in 2024: how are they handling their midterm campaigns this year?
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Michigan and 13 other states are suing the U.S. Department of Labor for clawing back several million dollars in funding for improvements to state unemployment insurance systems.
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Mothfire Brewing Co., Founders Brewing Co., and Bearded Lamb Brewing Co. are the big winners at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival in Colorado. Six Michigan breweries overall won medals.
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A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Michigan Department of Corrections officers and officials for using active body cameras to record Natalie Forrest during childbirth and postpartum care, an experience her attorney said left her traumatized.
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With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it's not a crystal ball.
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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The Michigan Constitution puts the state board of education independently in charge of public instruction and hiring a state superintendent. John James says as governor, he'd want more control.
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Ahead of early voting, Michigan local clerks are testing voting machine accuracy in public demonstrations to ensure secure results and build trust in the midterm election.
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According to the study, elevated lead levels were detected in 12 Michigan water systems in 2025, affecting 177,923 Michiganders.
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At Grand Rapids Public Schools, Amy Westcott has made it her mission to create the district’s first dedicated library centered on Native American histories and lived experiences.
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More than 167,000 Michiganders fell off of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) since last summer, in large part, experts say, because of new work rules and more red tape.
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Michigan Public interviewed the Democratic and Republican candidates for the U of M Board of Regents to learn more about their campaigns and hopes for the university.
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A Michigan Supreme Court case heard this week is testing the limits of state civil rights law.It involves a former social work professor at Calvin University whose contract wasn’t renewed after he officiated a same-sex wedding for a colleague. His lawyers argued that amounted to sex-based discrimination by association.
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If I say I’m gonna do it, I don’t necessarily mean I’m headed out the door right now to do it.
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Republican nominees for Senate, U.S. House and governor’s offices across the country are sidestepping Trump or openly distancing themselves as they debate Democratic opponents before Election Day.
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Michigan hosted debates for the governor's race, as well as Secretary of State, U.S. Senate and the 7th Congressional District. Here's a recap from debate week and what it showed.
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Sound engineer Mike Fotias recalls his first underground techno party, Detroit's growing warehouse rave scene, and the evolution of its sound.
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John U. Bacon discusses the Detroit Red Wings' various issues, an open letter from Michigan State's athletic director, and the Detroit Lions' defensive struggles.
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Voters will elect two Michigan Supreme Court justices in November. Morning Edition's Doug Tribou sat down with the candidates.
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President Donald Trump has made a political living for years saying and doing whatever the hell he wants. Somehow this is accepted as his style. But the horrible things he says and terrible decisions he makes aren't working well for his Republican underlings.
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The debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed got so off-track that moderator Rick Albin of WOOD-TV felt compelled to chime in: "I’d like to be a part of the debate, too!"