Category Archives: Michigan News
Michigan Schools Struggle with Learning Recovery Following COVID-19 Pandemic, According to Study
Photo: Alyssa Keown ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Feb. 12, 2025 ~ Michigan continues to lag in student reading comprehension recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to other states.A recent study...
Feb 12, 2025
Michigan House Votes to Withold Funding From Local Governments Who Declare Themselves “Sanctuary Cities”
Photo: Clara Hendrickson ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Feb. 12, 2025 ~ The Michigan House GOP voted Tuesday to withold discretionary state funding to universities, cities, and other municipalities if th...
Feb 12, 2025
Gov. Whitmer Rumored to Propose Coporate Tax Increase for Road Projects
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Feb. 10, 2025 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is preparing to propose a 6-7% increase in the state’s corporate income tax for road project funding, accordin...
Feb 10, 2025
Michigan-Based Rainbow Connection Grants Wishes for Children With Life-Threatening Health Conditions
Photo: Courtesy of Rainbow ConnectionPODCAST:Feb. 9, 2025 ~ The Rainbow Connection is the only wish-granting organization based in Michigan, granting wish experiences for children with life-threatenin...
Feb 07, 2025
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is Running for Governor
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Feb. 7, 2025 ~ Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced on Thursday night that he’s running for governor in 2026 in the Democratic primary, join...
Feb 07, 2025
New Poll Suggests Majority of Michigan Voters Want Independent Gubernatorial Candidate
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRMICHIGAN, Feb. 6, 2025 ~ In a good sign for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan‘s independent campaign, a new poll suggests a majority of Michigan voters want to vote for a p...
Feb 06, 2025
Gov. Whitmer Proposes $83.5 Billion Budget
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Feb. 6, 2025 ~ On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her $83.5 billion budget, including increases in funding for public education, environmental pr...
Feb 06, 2025
How Many Promises Has Gov. Whitmer Kept?
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Feb 5, 2025 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has made dozens of promises throughout her State of the State speeches, but how many has she fulfilled?Bridge Michiga...
Feb 05, 2025
President Trump Wants to Abolish the Department of Education. How Would Michigan Schools Be Impacted?
Photo: Mitchell Boatman ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Feb. 5, 2025 ~ The Trump Administration is preparing an attempt to abolish the Department of Education, causing uproar among public educators and a...
Feb 05, 2025
State Republicans Propose Proof of Citizenship, Photo I.D.s for Voter Registration
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Feb. 5, 2025 ~ Michigan House Republicans recently proposed legislation that would require new voters to show proof of citizenship to register, causing con...
Feb 05, 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.
