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The group included two Democrats, one Republican, and one Independent. Everyone across the political spectrum generally agreed that teachers need more help in the form of school counselors and other support staff.
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The program, a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Corrections and the Michigan Department of State, began in 2020.
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If you’re not up to snuff, you’re not up to scratch and maybe you don’t get a cigar.
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The lawsuit filed by Right to Life of Michigan and the Pregnancy Resource Center alleges a 2023 state law that expanded the definition of “sex” to protect against discrimination based on terminating a pregnancy infringes on constitutional free speech protections.
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Canada is doubling down on its commitment to EVs. We talk to a reporter about what this means for the U.S. auto industry.
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Former Michigan governors join in a bipartisan call for civility, warning about rising political division ahead of the 2026 elections. Plus, Slotkin says no to DOJ interview and results in Michigan’s 35th Senate District primary.
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Testing during the final six months of 2025 showed Flint’s tap water at the 90th percentile calculation of 6 parts per billion (ppb) for lead.
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We humans are wired to recognize patterns, which has come in handy. For example, being able to observe when and where a hungry bear or lion might show up, our ancestors were able to avoid them and survive long enough to become our ancestors.
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Michigan Public's John U. Bacon discusses Detroit's new pitcher, the career of Tigers great Mickey Lolich, and the paths the Patriots and Seahawks took to the Super Bowl.
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The history of a 1929 statewide poll that determined Michigan’s state bird, and why not everyone is happy with the results.
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A new historical marker honors a beloved Ann Arbor school that closed 60 years ago and the complicated history that shaped the school and the surrounding neighborhood.
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MI Supreme Court rules against reopening murder case despite "unconstitutional" one-judge grand juryThe Michigan Supreme Court says its decision to dismiss unconstitutional indictments in the Flint water cases does not apply retroactively to other defendants.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s comments came after President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Republicans in the federal government should “nationalize” the 2026 elections.
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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The proposed 1 gigawatt data center would be developed in an industrial area in the Detroit suburb of Van Buren Township, but some residents have organized opposition.
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What communities are doing to slow data center development, and whether it's working. Plus, how Michigan’s Kid Rock became a musical icon of the MAGA movement, and how Michigan Latinos are feeling about Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance.
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This weekend features big sporting events, like Super Bowl LX and the Winter Olympics. The American Gaming Association expects lost of wagers on the Super Bowl this year. Here are some tips on betting safely.
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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 February 6-8.
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