Debbie Stabenow

Today, a conversation with Senator Debbie Stabenow on her recent announcement to retire after her current term. Plus, a an author discusses her debut thriller novel.

Today, following Senator Debbie Stabenow's decision to retire, we spoke with Rick Pluta about the possibilities that may arise in Michigan with an open Senate seat in 2024.

Today, we heard more about the Speaker of the House vote, and a big announcement by Senator Debbie Stabenow. Plus, changes in Ottawa County and a Ford Fiesta film from a French perspective.

Debbie Stabenow was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000, but has a political career that has spanned 50 years. Stabenow cited "passing the torch" to a younger generation of political leaders as motive for stepping down.

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was indicted earlier this month on eight federal counts, including improperly using customer deposits to fund political donations. He donated widely to politicians, mostly Democrats. They included three from Michigan: Senator Debbie Stabenow, Representative Haley Stevens, and Congressional candidate Carl Marlinga.

“This will save money for Michiganders immediately, within the next few months,” said Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)

On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Stabenow was scheduled to speak on legislation for school lunches. Instead, she gave an emotional speech about yesterday’s mass shooting.

Senator Stabenow pushes for more mental health coverage in Michigan. A young Michigander makes a prehistoric discovery. How law enforcement decides what threats are credible when posted online. New book compiles Detroit data into 50 maps. And we’ll get an update on a historic mayoral election in Dearborn.

For the first time, behavioral health services and physical health services will be funded the same way.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was in Marquette this week to tour Northern Michigan University’s new Cybersecurity Institute.She’s been working with NMU to…