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Peg Watson is retiring Friday as Michigan Public’s Operations Manager after nearly 43 years at the station. She joined Morning Edition for a look back at her career.
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Under a new Michigan law, violating drivers can be fined hundreds of dollars based on the video evidence collected by cameras on school buses. -
After taking years to decide who qualified for part of the more than $600 million settlement, the process of handing out the money started last month. -
A Michigan judge has issued a preliminary injunction to stop the state from spending roughly $645 million from a past budget cycle. -
State officials have reduced their expectations for tax revenue growth, which will require austerity budgeting heading into the next fiscal year. -
Given how much we’re talking about AI right now, it’s no surprise that AI-related words featured prominently in this year’s word of the year vote. -
Ottawa County hopes to encourage local governments to change zoning regulations, so developers can build smaller, more affordable homes. -
General Motors has settled a case filed by the FTC, after a New York Times investigation found the automaker was selling driver behavior data to third parties without customers' consent. -
Writer Tamar Charney reflects on her efforts to nurture a monstera plant – and the nurturing we all need to thrive. -
Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at the Tigers' chances of retaining ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and previews the College Football Playoff championship game. -
As President Trump approaches one year back in office, the policies his administration pursues — and how those policies are communicated — have been increasingly shaped by social media. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer criticized tariffs and encouraged cooperation with trade partners during a Detroit Auto Show speech Thursday. -
Thousands of employees whose contracts end this year will lose their jobs, FEMA managers said at personnel meetings this week. The cuts could hobble the nation's disaster agency.
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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We looked back on one year of ICE arrests, visited a tattoo artist specializing in mastectomy tattoos, and talked to a Dearborn comedian about his recent experience with police while performing comedy in Nazareth. -
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) spoke on the Senate floor on Thursday about the Flint community’s struggles in the wake of the Flint water crisis. Slotkin said the community’s still in pain, and in the process of seeking accountability and justice for a water crisis they didn’t cause. -
Need something fun to do this weekend, or looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from January 16 - 18. -
Kent Syverud has been chosen as the next president of the University of Michigan. He acknowledges the challenges ahead, including maintaining the U.S. as a leader in higher education.
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