Category Archives: Michigan News
Duggan Touts Accomplishments During Final State of the City Address
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NetworkDETROIT, March 25, 2025 ~ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 12th and final State of the City Address Tuesday, reflecting on his tenure while outlining the ci...
Mar 25, 2025
Research Shows Michigan Schools in Need of $22.8 Billion in Repairs
Photo: Mitchell Boatman ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 25, 2025 ~ The School Finance Research Foundation found that Michigan‘s K-12 school buildings need $22.8 billion in repairs, renovations,...
Mar 25, 2025
Michigan Counties Struggling to Fill Roles in Clerk Offices
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 25, 2025 ~ Michigan‘s local clerks play key roles in the election process, yet face mounting pressures from expanding election duties and new v...
Mar 25, 2025
Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Following Michigan’s First Reported Measles Case this Year
Photo: Jay Janner ~ USA TODAY NETWORKOAKLAND COUNTY, MI, March 25, 2025 ~ With Michigan recently reporting its first measles case this year, state health officials are sharing tips and encouraging vac...
Mar 25, 2025
Detroit City FC Seeks to Raise $10 Million for New Stadium
Photo: Troy Taormina ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, March 24, 2025 ~ The Detroit City Football Club is currently looking to raise an additional $10 million from investors to fund its new stadium in Corkt...
Mar 24, 2025
Michigan AG Has Filed Six Lawsuits Against Trump Since He Took Office
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 24, 2025 ~ Since President Donald Trump has been in office, Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed six lawsuits against him, including challenging ...
Mar 24, 2025
State Scholarships Have Not Effected Michigan College Enrollment
Photo: Robert Killips ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 20, 2025 ~ College enrollment rates in Michigan have significantly decreased, despite substantial scholarship investments. Before the pandemic, a...
Mar 20, 2025
Suspect Arrested in Connection to Troy Hospital Shooting
TROY, MI, March 20, 2025 ~ A shooting Thursday morning at a Troy hospital has left one person injured and one suspect in police custody.The shooting took place in a Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospi...
Mar 20, 2025
U-M President Boasts Increased Invests into Israel Amind Calls for Divestment
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, MARCH 19, 2025 ~ University of Michigan President Santa Ono recently stirred controversy by speaking at a pro-Israel conference, particularly with his c...
Mar 19, 2025
Michigan House Approves State Income Tax Cut
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, March 19, 2025 ~ The Michigan House voted to reduce the state’s flat income tax from 4.25% to 4.05% on Tuesday.House members approved the tax cut in ...
Mar 19, 2025
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April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss BurgerFi in Northville with owner, Alban Shehu. They raved about the burgers, chicken, and new Szechuan flavors.
April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with John Pistole, former TSA Administrator, about privatizing airport security. They discuss whether this reform works for major airports and their national security implications.
April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Tim Nash, director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, and Freedom at Northwood University. They discuss the national debt and its parallels to the Roman Empire’s collapse.
