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Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in the cities of Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo Friday.
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Advocates pushed Michigan lawmakers to address racial differences in maternal healthcare this week. The activism is part of Black Maternal Health Week. -
Polling has consistently shown Swanson trailing his main opponent, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, in the primary race, but he said not to count him out. -
Water levels behind the Cheboygan dam had been creeping up for days. With a hydro power plant that's part of the dam complex operational again, more water can flow through, relieving pressure on the dam. -
Republican Mike Rogers files petition signatures for spot on GOP August primary ballot for US SenateRogers served seven terms in Congress, starting in 2001 before stepping down in 2015. He lost a close U.S. Senate race to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in 2024. -
Commentator John U. Bacon says the Pistons are built for a deep playoff run, but the Red Wings are due for roster changes. He joined Michigan Public's Morning Edition. -
Budget bills are starting to move at the state Capitol as lawmakers attempt to get an earlier start on crafting a spending plan for the coming fiscal year and avert a deadlock similar to last year’s standoff. -
Meanwhile, the President of the United States is presenting himself either as Jesus or his best friend, the Vice President is questioning the Pope's theology credentials, and the Secretary of Defense is quoting made-up scripture from the movie Pulp Fiction. -
The chair of the Senate appropriations committee says revenue is tighter this year, but she hopes to adopt a balanced budget without raising taxes. -
Detroit officials are launching a six-point “Safe Summer” community safety plan aimed at preventing violent crime through a mix of enforcement and prevention strategies. -
Michigan utilities can apply for an increase in their rates every 12 months. The state Senate heard testimony on legislation to reduce that to once every three years. -
State officals said they're working to repair part of the beautiful, shady stretch of highway known as the Tunnel of Trees after it suffered damage this week. -
Today, how Northern Michigan's tunnel of trees is faring after this week's storms. Plus, where all the plastic in Northern Michigan goes.
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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Need something fun to do this weekend, or looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from April 17-19. -
A Guatemalan restaurant in Ypsilanti reflects on a decade in the community, and how ICE presence has impacted business. -
The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce. -
The bills would stop hospitals from making nurses work extra hours, with some exceptions, and give nurses at least an eight-hour break following a 12-hour shift.
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