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Whitmer, Hall, Nessel, Duggan: 2025 was a big year for Michigan politics

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Speaker of the House Matt Hall, and Attorney General Dana Nessel all made news in 2025. A look back at the year in Michigan politics… and what’s in store in the new year.

A black and white portrait of April Baer--a white woman with brown curly hair and a white blazer. The photo is against a green and blue ombre background. Text on the photo reads "Stateside with April Baer. Weekdays at 3pm and 8pm. On demand on your favorite podcast platform."

Stateside: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025

First, a conversation with a former juvenile lifer one year after his release. Then, a fine-dining bar manager talks sobriety and bar culture.

A 'for sale' sign is seen on a house in Monterey Park, California, on September 17, 2025.

Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.66% on average Thursday.

Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Experts worry that the pursuit of Fauci is helping to create a "chilling effect" on public health staffing and infrastructure in the U.S.

After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health

The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health staffing in the U.S.

The Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles in April 2021.

LA's legendary Cinerama Dome will reopen, bouncing back from pandemic bankruptcy

"People think of this as the ultimate Hollywood experience," says Escott Norton, former executive director of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation.

A new Habitat for Humanity home under construction in Saginaw, Michigan

Michigan housing leaders optimistic about new federal housing law

The Twenty First Century ROAD to Housing Act includes dozens of measures to encourage home construction and expand access to financing.

The mile-a-minute weed has triangular leaves and grows bright blue berries.

Invasive mile-a-minute weed confirmed in Jackson County

The invasive mile-a-minute weed has been confirmed in Jackson County. The weed is on Michigan’s invasive species watch list because of its ability to grow six inches within a single day.

From left, monochromatic photos of Chris Swanson, Jocelyn Benson, Perry Johnson, Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are in front of lines. The Democratic candidates have blue lines behind them and the Republican candidate has red lines.

Where do primary candidates stand on issues?

Don't know where each candidate stands on issues? No worries! Michigan Public has you covered with these summaries.

Spectators on the National Mall watch fireworks on July 4. The Trump administration has asked Congress for an additional $10 million to pay for the fireworks show, the Great American State Fair and a prayer event on the mall.

The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations

Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.

Millions of Americans are navigating life independently. We want to hear about your experiences on solo living for our upcoming stories.

Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you

Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.

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