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Voting rights activist Stacey Abrams speaks during an Oct. 17 rally in Norfolk supporting Terry McAuliffe in his bid to reclaim the Virginia's governor's office. To try and drum up enthusiasm, Democrats have brought in some of their biggest names.

The Democratic coalition will be tested in the Virginia governor's race

Virginia has trended Democratic as it's gotten more diverse. But this year's race for governor seems set to be close. That's in large part because Democrats are fighting apathy among their base.

A pedestrian on Feb. 25 walks past the window of a restaurant with a sign promoting its re-opening in Boulder, Colo. Congress on Wednesday passed a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, which is expected to provide a strong boost to economic growth.

Biden's $1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan Set To Turbocharge U.S. Economy

Economists expect the additional federal spending, coupled with an improving public health picture, will jumpstart economic growth this year.

The protagonists of 'Umma,' a new horror film directed by Iris Shim, grapple with the hair-raising effects of integenerational trauma.

In 'Umma,' intergenerational trauma takes on a demonic form

In the new horror film, three generations of Korean American women grapple with the haunting repercussions of motherhood. Actors Sandra Oh and Fivel Stewart talk about what made the film so personal.

The Texas State Capitol in Austin is seen on Saturday.

Texas legislation would allow partisan actors to request election audits

The bill would allow county party leaders, candidates, judges and political committees to formally ask the Texas secretary of state's office to review any "irregularities" in an election.

Should future plans for Line 5 consider climate change?

The plan to dig a nearly four-mile tunnel underneath the Straits of Mackinac and replace the Line 5 oil and gas pipelines continues to move forward.Last…

Michigan and businesses collaborate to gain "recycling and recovery" economy

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is launching a new initiative to increase recycling in Michigan. It’s called NextCycle…

EGLE reports compliance with PFAS drinking water standards

Michigan put in place drinking water standards for the chemical family of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in August 2020. Those are among the…

Dioxin and other environmental concerns about the Midland flood

The devastating flooding in Midland is causing concern about potential environmental contamination. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,…

Got any ideas on how Michigan can become carbon neutral by 2050?

This week the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is holding the first of two online sessions to listen to people’s thoughts what to…

Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report and years of complaints

The U.S. Department of Education unveils a plan to help millions of borrowers who have been hurt and held back by its troubled income-driven repayment plans.

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