Category Archives: Michigan News
U-M Buys Old Kmart Headquarters in Troy For New Facility
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKTROY, MI, March 29, 2024 ~ The University of Michigan‘s health care system is expanding into Oakland County with plans to open a new facility in a ...
Mar 29, 2024
Michigan Nonprofit Releases Report on State’s School Districts, Many Lag Behind Top States
Photo: Alyssa Keown ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 28, 2024 ~ A Michigan education nonprofit has found shortcomings in the state’s education outcomes compared to the top-performing states.Af...
Mar 28, 2024
Ford Cuts Back Full-Time Workers at Production Plant that Makes F-150 Lightning
Photo: Christine Tannous ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDEARBORN, March 28, 2024 ~ The Ford Motor Co. will greatly cut down its 2,100 full-time workers at its facility that produces its F-150 Lighting as sales gr...
Mar 28, 2024
Detroit Police Chief Discusses Declining Crime Rates During WJR Visit
Photo: 760 WJRDETROIT, March 28, 2024 ~ Detroit Police Chief James White boasted the city’s declining crime rates, though noted more work is needed to continue the city’s safety and reputa...
Mar 28, 2024
Mayor Duggan Announces Plans, Security, and Road Closures for NFL Draft in Detroit
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, March 27, 2024 ~ With 30 days left to go before the NFL Draft in Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan announced city plans and road closures for the highly-antici...
Mar 27, 2024
New Poll: Trump’s Lead Over Biden Shrinks in Michigan
Photo: Jack Gruber (left) and Jennifer Altman ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 27, 2024 ~ A new poll may show signs of President Joe Biden making ground on former President Donald Trump in six swing...
Mar 27, 2024
Whitmer Concerned About Potential Supreme Court Restrictions on Mifepristone
Photo: Don Reid ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 26, 2024 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expressing concerns about a U.S. Supreme Court hearing and what it could mean for abortion rights in the state of...
Mar 26, 2024
New Michigan GOP Chair Claims His Staff Does Not Have Access to Party’s Website
Photo: Junfu Han (Left) and Patricia Beck ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 25, 2024 ~ Despite a Kent County judge ruling that former U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra is the official Michigan GOP chair...
Mar 25, 2024
State Senate Democrats Push Through Legislation to Reshape Corporate Incentive Fund
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, March 25, 2024 ~ Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) was approved by the State Senate last week that aims to reshape an exis...
Mar 25, 2024
Henry Ford Health’s $3 Billion Project Set to Begin Work in Spring
Photo: Courtesy of Henry Ford HealthDETROIT, March 25, 2024 ~ A $3 billion development for a Henry Ford Health expansion in Detroit‘s New Center area and apartment project is set to start constr...
Mar 25, 2024
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April 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Education Secretary Linda McMahon. They discussed Education Freedom Tax Credits, school choice, and returning education control to the states.
April 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with State Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22) about Michigan’s Education Freedom Tax Credit. They discuss its impact and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s concerns about the program.
April 8, 2026 ~ Brad Barnett joins the show live from the Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism to discuss travel trends in the Keweenaw Peninsula, outdoor recreation, and what’s drawing visitors to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
