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Mayor Mike Duggan said grants from the Trump and Biden administrations have allowed it to buy 129 new buses, representing more than 40% of Detroit’s entire fleet, and new funding from a state transportation package means both bus drivers and mechanics will get much-needed raises.
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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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Clean air and water are public goods. A national defense is a public good. Our communication airwaves are a public good.And so, as the term would imply, is public education.That we should all have access to these things whether we are affiliated with a political party or not is self-evident. What is not as obvious is that we need to make special efforts to ensure this is the case.
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The Oakland County Republican Party says it received a series of threats, including to "eradicate" the party and its donors and shoot up the party headquarters.
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Michigan lets spouses and dependents of Michigan voters living overseas also vote absentee, even if they’ve never lived in Michigan themselves.
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DTE Energy has requested expedited approvals for contracts to supply power to a massive proposed data center in Saline.
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Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin said she’s been notified that an FBI counterterrorism investigation has been opened against her and five other congressional Democrats whom President Donald Trump has accused of “seditious behavior."
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A Michigan Court of Claims judge heard arguments Tuesday on whether to pause a new state tax on marijuana before it takes effect on January 1st.
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Do you or someone you know need a free meal this Thanksgiving? Here's where to find one in Michigan.
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What is a presidential turkey pardon – and why is it happening again?
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Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions.
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Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple introduced during the Depression. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
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A 24% wholesale tax on cannabis was the linchpin of a state budget deal adopted in a chaotic process that took lawmakers beyond their deadline to pass a spending plan.
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The likelihood of hitting an animal with your car in Michigan is more than twice as high as the national average, based on State Farm data from the past year.
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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Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player.
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Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great reads.
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The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association lawsuit alleges the Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer violated the state constitution when they enacted a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana as part of a late deal to pass the state budget last month.
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Shoppers can be thankful for discounts on turkey and stuffing this year. While overall grocery prices are up, this year's Thanksgiving meal should cost a bit less than last year's.
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