Arjun Thakkar

WKAR Politics and Civics Reporter

Arjun Thakkar is joining WKAR as a new politics and civics reporter after stints at the Detroit Free Press and Bridge Michigan. He’s also a recent graduate of the University of Michigan.

Politics & Government

Whitmer focuses on economic, civil rights, safety issues during State of the State

Colin Jackson

The speech kept a celebratory nature as it was the first in-person gathering for the speech since 2020. It was also the first time Democrats controlled the governor’s office and both chambers of the Legislature in 40 years. A large part of Whitmer’s economics plan centered around taxes and education.
Education

MSU Trustees don't plan to reinstate swim and dive teams despite court ruling

Arjun Thakkar

A federal court ruled that cutting the swim and dive program put the university in violation of a federal law requiring equal athletic opportunities for men and women.
Politics & Government

Michigan Democrats make historic choices for new legislative leadership

Colin Jackson

Michigan Democrats chose their new House speaker and Senate majority leader on Thursday.
Education

MSU President Samuel Stanley announces departure date, Provost Woodruff’s start date

Arjun Thakkar

Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr. has announced that his last day leading MSU will be this Friday.
Education

MSU Trustees appoint Teresa Woodruff to serve as interim president

Arjun Thakkar

Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Monday to appoint Provost Teresa Woodruff as the school’s interim president. The board selected Woodruff following weeks of tension between community members and trustees.
Politics & Government

Slotkin and Barrett rush to court voters in race for Michigan’s new 7th District

Arjun Thakkar

The race for Michigan’s newly drawn 7th District could be one of the most competitive elections in the nation, and it's one that could determine control of the U.S House of Representatives.