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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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
The history of a 1929 statewide poll that determined Michigan’s state bird, and why not everyone is happy with the results. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.” -
How a family’s tragedy led Detroit to rethink its homeless services.
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Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.
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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Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools. -
The EPA enforced a record low number of environmental laws and regulations during the first year of President Trump's second term in office. -
It was a highly unusual gathering of two Democrats and two Republicans whose gubernatorial service dates back to the 1980s. -
High school students in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti walked out Thursday to protest immigration enforcement operations in Michigan communities. They marched from Kerrytown to a nearby federal building.
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