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Rep. Ann Bollin says stripping $645 million in funding for dozens of multiyear projects without approval from the Michigan Senate or governor was "oversight" to cut waste.
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The Holiday season is here, and we’re celebrating with a special lineup of programs to bring light, warmth, and joy in the days to come. From Thanksgiving traditions to reflections of Hanukkah to the wonder of Christmas to our memories of 2025, these stories and sounds capture the spirit of the season.
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The word "pants" has oodles of good linguistic stories to tell, and that’s no pile of pants.
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The Dish hangs out with Yumna Jawad, better known as Feel Good Foodie. She shares her must-have holiday dish and some super practical tips to help us all survive the holiday season in the kitchen.
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The Republican sponsor of a bill to forbid implicit bias training as part of licensing requirements for health care professionals called the training "divisive, Marxist mental poison."
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Grand Rapids Public Schools and the Grand Rapids Education Association have reached a tentative agreement to increase wages for teachers. GREA members voted Thursday to approve the agreement. Next the school board will need to approve it.
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A look back at the year's economy, as experienced by Michiganders. Also, a long- awaited contract for teachers in Grand Rapids’ Public Schools. And our series The Dish is back! Chef Yumna Jawad has some ideas for making holiday kitchen work more manageable.
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Gretchen Whitmer’s selection as DGA vice chair raises new speculation about her political future and whether she’ll pursue a 2028 presidential run.
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Commentator John U. Bacon discusses the arrest and firing of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore and what it means for the future of the program.
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Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.
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The firing of the University of Michigan football coach was very much a developing story as I came up to my deadline, so I didn't want to try to speak to the particulars of the Sherrone Moore case. But I do feel like I'm on solid ground in asking the question: What the #@&*% is wrong with college football coaches?
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Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows.
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Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to reconsider a set of rules for large-scale Consumers Energy electricity customers, including data centers.
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Democratic state lawmakers introduced an 11-bill package to expand vaccine information and access. More than 260 physicians signed a letter in support of the package.
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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Sherrone Moore's firing leaves Michigan and its troubled football program scrambling to find a coachMichigan has quite a mess on its hands. Sherrone Moore spent the night in jail awaiting arraignment while college football’s winningest school suddenly started searching for a new coach.
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Michigan court hears case over requirement that schools waive legal privileges to get safety fundingMore than 30 school districts in Michigan are suing over a stipulation in the state budget that requires them to waive certain legal rights in order to access funding for school safety.
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A sudden, unilateral move by Republicans in the Michigan House to cut $645 million in funding for multiyear projects has incensed Democratic lawmakers.
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Force Detroit celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala highlighting its community-led work to interrupt cycles of violence and support young people, and a new fellowship honoring founder Alia Harvey-Quinn.
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