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A Court of Claims judge declined to block an impending 24% wholesale tax on marijuana from taking effect January 1, but the state's cannabis industry plans an appeal.
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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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A southeast Michigan parent has filed a Title IX complaint with the U.S. Department of Education over claims a transgender student athlete played against his daughter’s volleyball team.
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Demand for professional Santas and other seasonal workers seems to have cooled. Could that be a sign we're in a recession?
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Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.
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Republicans in Congress have shown some willingness to push back on President Trump, but it is not clear how far they are willing to push back against the leader of their own party.
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Michigan lawmakers are weighing legislation that would require major social media platforms to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for anyone under 18.
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The Autism Alliance of Michigan is advocating for more than a billion dollars a year to be added to the state's special education budget.
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Two west Michigan landfill operators say they have spent "significant resources" trying to contain the harmful chemicals linked to a waterproofing product used by the West Michigan shoe company.
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First, a mother's determination to keep her son's education going behind bars. Plus, more on the geomagnetic storm over Michigan (and what it has to do with the Northern Lights). Then, the co-founder of band Destroy All Monsters. Also, a look back to a sliced-bread ban in Michigan, followed by a listener reaction to the latest On Hand episode.
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It's a time of year when many of us are cooking and eating big meals together which may involve fried food and "small fry."
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Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.
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The U.S. has become a "side character" in the global story of renewable energy, experts say. China dominates the sector, with positive implications for the climate and their economy.
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United Farm Workers and the UFW Foundation, along with some Michigan plaintiffs, are suing the federal government over a new rule that slashes base wage rates for H2A visa workers.
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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Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, has been studying student struggles arising from the COVID years.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is joining six other governors in formally requesting federal drinking water monitoring systems for microplastics across the country.
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Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, a Republican, says affordability is going to be a big issue in the 2026 election, and he wants voters to choose how to cut property taxes.
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Friday's court order says a letter will be sent to each claimant with instructions on how to set up their payment. There's more than $600 million in the settlement fund.
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