Top Stories
The Laken Riley Act would put immigrants without legal status under federal detention without the possibility of being released if they are arrested for certain crimes.
Latest Stories
-
The new Michigan House Oversight Committee chair says he hopes to see more investigations into state agencies during his tenure.
-
The state House adopted bills Thursday to scale back paid sick leave and minimum wage laws before they take effect in less than a month.
-
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a DTE electric rate increase that will amount to about $4.60 more each month on the average residential customer bill.
-
In today's episode, we discuss the recent passing of the Laken Riley Act by Congress, how a fisherman’s 1970s surrender to law enforcement has transformed fishing practices in the Great Lakes, and a conversation with an assistant professor about their new book on the history of redface in theatrical performances.
-
The ACLU of Michigan is suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over what it calls a “legal loophole” that lets those agencies keep immigration detention records “completely secret.” The lawsuit focuses on people who are detained for immigration violations in county jails.
-
State police in Michigan will be required to destroy guns collected during community buybacks or other efforts.
-
Stateside speaks with the owner of Castalia at Sfumato, a bar and perfumery, about designing flavorful, “Dry January”-friendly experiences.
-
The Michigan Senate gave its leadership the power Wednesday to sue over nine bills that passed the state Legislature last session but never made it to the governor.
-
The 2024 annual report says Michigan is on track to meet climate goals such as reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
-
The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
-
-
Two bills signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal birth control, and require insurance companies to cover those contraceptives.
Michigan Public introduces a new podcast all about Michigan's culinary talent, and the stories behind their work.
-
Today, what President Trump's proposed tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico might mean for Michigan businesses. Then, the legacy of Grand Rapids restauranteur Marie Catrib. Plus, a new bakery in Midland run by Ukrainian refugees.
-
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has become the first Democrat to announce in the race for governor. On this week’s It’s Just Politics, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by Benson to discuss her campaign for the state’s highest office. Plus, Matt Friedman joins the pod to discuss a growing trend in campaign announcements.
-
Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state.
-
Attorneys general from 22 states, including Michigan, have sued to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a century-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship.
Close To Home: The Conflict In Gaza
Stateside Show & Podcast Episodes
News Headlines From NPR
- One of the Jan. 6 defendants has turned down Trump's pardon
- Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
- Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds
- Ford recalls nearly 273,000 Bronco Sports and Mavericks for 12-volt battery problems
- Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination
- Lost Tina Turner song is just OK, say critics. But that's not why it matters.