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Under growing pressure, Michigan’s Department of Corrections outlines “several deliberate steps in recent weeks to improve conditions” at the state's only prison for women.
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Michigan’s attorney general is suggesting tweaks to the proposed utility contracts for a planned Google data center in southeast Michigan. -
A Michigan House bill would roll back the state’s youth work permit system and shift age verification to employers. -
The Republican state House leader won’t guarantee that Michigan will have a new balanced budget in place by the rapidly approaching July 1 deadline. -
There’s more than one way to be wonky, and not all of them are bad. -
What is causing the delay in the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge? Additionally, we explore the value of a college education as the federal government implements changes to the types of programs that student loans can cover. Finally, we preview a summer festival in the Upper Peninsula that celebrates generations of Finnish American traditions. -
A proposed federal student loan rule could prohibit students attending certain college programs from getting federal loans — 16 in the state of Michigan have preliminarily been flagged. -
Many Michigan veterans live hours from their closest V.A. medical centers. Adding to that, the V.A. uses dozens of overlapping systems to schedule medical appointments. -
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she hopes to get the project back on track in the coming weeks. -
Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at the Detroit Tigers' June turnaround, the Red Wings' dilemma after Dylan Larkin's trade demand, and more sports news. -
It's the sort of project that shows the United States at its best. Except, of course, it was Canada that made it happen. (But shout out to the State of Michigan for knowing when to get in on a good deal.) -
Some Michigan House Democrats are adding onto a plan they’re calling a "Ratepayer Bill of Rights." -
The opening of the new Gordie Howe international bridge connecting Michigan and Canada is delayed. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she doesn't expect it will last long.
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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Civil rights advocates say an indictment unsealed by federal prosecutors this week conflates constitutionally protected free speech with criminal activity. -
The “Death with Dignity Act" package would allow patients with a diagnosis of six months or less to live to request medication that would end their life. -
Eight people connected with the University of Michigan have been charged for a "threat campaign" to push the university to divest from Israel. How high gas prices are impacting boaters this summer. And, remembering the 1994 World Cup games played at Michigan's Pontiac Silverdome and how the city is embracing the tournament this summer. Plus, what's behind the decrease in union membership in Michigan.
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With severe weather season approaching in Michigan, here are some things you can do to prepare and where to find cooling shelters around the state.
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