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Malachi Barrett is a mission-oriented reporter working to liberate information for Detroiters. Barrett previously worked for MLive covering local news and statewide politics.

With exactly four weeks before a possible partial state government shutdown, the question hanging over Lansing remains: where do things stand in state budget negotiations?

Annual proficiency testing in Michigan schools shows reading scores continue to slide. Michigan resentences inmates who received life without parole as juveniles. And this week’s episode of It’s Just Politics.

Funnily enough, two listeners wrote to us this summer about the phrase funnily enough.

Detroit’s mayoral race shines a light on the city’s long-struggling school system. Points North provides a history lesson about the Michigan and Ohio border dispute. And the latest novel from a best-selling author focuses on the Michigan foster care system.

Sara Westbrook is an Account Executive on the Corporate Support team. She studied drama at NYU, and has a background in out-of-home & digital media, as well as comedy! As a member of the corporate support team, Sara is thrilled to bring her experience and passion together to help contribute to Michigan Public’s mission of uncovering the facts, sharing stories and creating connections.

Usage guide writers, seeing some confusion afoot, tell us to be wary about the distinction between "wary” and “weary.”

Michigan football kicks off a new era this season. Can the Wolverines put it together with a mix of veteran talent and rising stars? Then, as MSU students begin the school year they may notice changes with on campus bussing - no drivers. And, Michigan comic Scoochie Boochie talks about his stand-up comedy and rap music.

An academic perspective on President Donald Trump’s move to eject Michigander Lisa Cook at the Federal Reserve. A profile of the man responsible for a surprising percentage of Detroit’s commercial signage. And, a conversation with Michigan Public’s retiring environment reporter, Lester Graham.

Restoration work continues in northern Michigan after the March ice storms. An entomologist discovers a bee species thought to be extinct here in Michigan. And this week’s episode of It’s Just Politics.