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Michigan libraries prepare for impact as Trump moves to eliminate federal library agency
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There are nearly 1,300 libraries across the state of Michigan. Last year, they received almost $4.8 million from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
on Mar 22
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Stateside Podcast: How did this Michigan snowy owl turn orange?
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A very rare sighting in the thumb region of Michigan this winter: an orange snowy owl. But how did it get that way?
on Mar 12
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TWTS: Whenever you say "whenever"
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Not all of us use the word 'whenever' in exactly the same way, and people are noticing.
on Mar 10
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Layoffs at Chicago EPA office have implications for Michigan
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The Environmental Protection Agency recently laid off nearly 400 employees. Environmental workers and union leaders say fewer EPA staff and attorneys mean less support in holding polluters accountable and responding to environmental emergencies.
on Feb 25
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Michigan Public, NPR's largest member station in the state, is looking for a Criminal Justice Reporter. Reporting to our News Director, you will pitch and report stories, newscast spots, sound-rich features, long-form investigations, podcasts, and digital-only projects.
on Feb 20
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Tips to spot misinformation about immigration raids and other social media rumors
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As immigration policies change in this country, misinformation is spreading across social media, including rumors of immigration arrests at a Grand Rapids high school.
on Feb 18
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TWTS: When language gets spicy
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We can pepper our food or pepper our speech. If the mood strikes us, we can be peppy in a pep rally sort of way.
on Feb 4
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Economist: Michigan to feel pain of tariffs earlier, and worse, than many other states
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President Donald Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China may be sparking a trade war, and Michigan has more to lose than many other states in the U.S
on Feb 2
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Whitmer signs bills meant to help parents comply with gun storage laws
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills meant to help parents comply with Michigan's laws on safe gun storage.
on Feb 2
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The convicted mother of a Michigan school shooter is seeking a new trial over witness deals
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The first U.S. parent to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting by a child is asking an Oakland County judge to throw out her involuntary manslaughter conviction.
on Feb 1
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MSU college cancels Lunar New Year celebration
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MSU staff canceled a Lunar New Year lunch celebration out of concerns over President Donald Trump's executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
on Feb 1
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Federal judge refuses to block Mich. conversion therapy ban
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A federal judge has refused to put a hold on the Michigan law that bans the discredited practice of trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ minors.
on Feb 1
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The University of Michigan has suspended a student group for 2 years over divestment protests
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The University of Michigan says Students Allied for Freedom and Equality violated the school's standards in its demonstrations demanding divestment from companies doing business with Israel.
on Feb 1
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Stateside: Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
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Today, new safety rules for Michigan schools, four years after Oxford. Also, a Michigan perspective on recent big developments in AI. And artist Jarod Lew’s warm, intimate photographs catch facets of family experience and Asian American life.
on Feb 1
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When owners die without a will, new MI law could help keep homes and farms in the family
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State Rep. Emily Dievendorf discusses a new Michigan law to help prevent thousands of family homes and farms from being sold below market value when the owners die.
on Feb 1
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With U.S. Senate Peters retirement, Michigan’s 2026 ballot gets more complicated
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U.S. Sen. Gary Peters’ announcement that he won’t run for reelection has left Democrats and Republicans across Michigan to reevaluate 2026's races. Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta evaluate the stakes.
on Feb 1
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Gone a century, Arctic grayling return soon to Michigan. Can they survive?
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The Arctic grayling fish was nearly wiped out in Michigan a century ago as a result of logging, overfishing, and invasive species. Using native Alaska Arctic grayling, Michigan is reintroducing the fish.
on Feb 1
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Join us for a conversation with NPR Morning Edition co-host Leila Fadel
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The Michigan Public Speaker Series welcomes NPR Morning Edition host Leila Fadel. She'll talk with Doug Tribou about her journalism career in an online event on Feb. 20.
on Feb 1
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The Republican Party at this point is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trump, Inc, which is perhaps best known for its lack of integrity when it comes to taxpayer-funded resources and dutifully following election law. But, please, teach us more about high standards for public office holders!
on Jan 31
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Republican legislators introduce resolution to require proof of citizenship to vote
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Michigan Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution that could lead to a constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
on Jan 31
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Bills would bar state from requiring legislators to sign NDAs
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Bills introduced today (THU would curtail the state from requiring legislators to sign non-disclosure agreements to get details of economic development deals.
on Jan 31
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House GOP leadership fills remaining committee chairs, puts focus on budget earmark transparency
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Republican leadership in the Michigan House announced its picks for several House committee chairs today and said the party wants to focus on budget earmark transparency.
on Jan 31
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Doctors union: Understaffed DMC hospitals are unsafe for doctors and patients
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Resident physicians at Detroit Medical Center picketed outside Detroit Receiving Hospital Thursday, saying the health system's ignoring their union's demand to start contract talks.
on Jan 31
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Stateside: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
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Today, what to know about Michigan’s new paid sick leave laws. Also, a preview of all the fun you’ll find at our upcoming Valentine’s Day party in metro Grand Rapids. Plus, we’ll learn what happens to all the Michigan wildlife that doesn’t get to snuggle under a blanket by the fire during our...
on Jan 31
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Michigan's reading, writing scores see no significant improvement in national assessment
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress found no significant improvements in writing or reading scores for Michigan students since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
on Jan 30
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FOIA bills pass Michigan Senate for the second time
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Michigan inched a step closer to applying its open records laws to the governor and the Legislature Wednesday after bills passed the state Senate.
on Jan 30
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Whitmer budget chief to roll out spending plan next week
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget chief will formally present her spending plan to the Legislature next week.
on Jan 30
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Stateside: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
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Today, what federal orders halting refugee entries and assistance mean in Michigan. Then, the waterways that were. A mapmaker shares what he’s learned about ghost streams, destroyed by building projects. Turns out, they continue to influence Michigan watersheds – even if the streams themselves are gone.
on Jan 30
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Todos tenemos derechos. Cómo manejar un encuentro con ICE.
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Una semana después de la toma de posesión del presidente Donald Trump, muchos de los peores temores sobre deportaciones masivas aún no se han materializado. Sin embargo, la propagación de rumores deja claro que muchas personas en Michigan se encuentran en máxima alerta.
on Jan 30
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Everyone has rights. How to handle encounters with immigration enforcement.
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A week into Donald Trump's presidency, mass immigration raids have yet to materialize in Michigan, but fears are growing. Here's what to know if you encounter immigration enforcement agents.
on Jan 29
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Stateside: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
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Senator Gary Peters has just announced his retirement. Additionally, there is an upcoming debut album from a Michigan alternative rock artist. We also have news about an indigenous Michigan apple that can withstand temperature fluctuations. Lastly, we'll explore the history of Traverse City’s...
on Jan 29
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TWTS: Where did that pit in your stomach come from?
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It appears that some of those bad or uneasy feelings we may feel in the pit of our stomach have become a pit in our stomach.
on Jan 29
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Environmental justice advocates asked to persevere
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Environmental justice experts from the Biden administration discussed the reversal in U.S. policy toward climate change, renewable energy, and environmental justice under the Trump administration.
on Jan 29
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District Detroit drops affordable housing plan for one building but keeps state tax incentive
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A big development project around downtown Detroit could miss out on some affordable housing, thanks to a new deal approved Tuesday by a state board.
on Jan 29
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Trump funding freeze: Michigan joins lawsuit
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Michigan has joined 22 other states and Washington D.C. in a lawsuit to challenge a Trump administration freeze on many federal loans and grants.
on Jan 29
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Residents plead with Grand Rapids commissioners to declare sanctuary city
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Commissioners said they were moved by the comments, but had no plans to make the declaration.
on Jan 29
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Michigan Hate Crime Act signed into law, expanding definition of hate crimes
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills that make up the Michigan Hate Crime Act. The bills expand the definition of hate crimes, include protections against crimes or threatening behavior based on characteristics such as sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and increase penalties...
on Jan 29
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New law mandates computer science class in every Michigan high school
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The law, set to go into effect in 2027, will “increase access to impactful computer science skills that will lead to high-wage, high-demand career options for Michigan students,” according to a state agency.
on Jan 29
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters will not seek re-election next year
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“After three terms in the House, and two terms in the Senate, I believe now is time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my current chapter, and then turn over the reins. I will therefore not seek re-election in 2026," said Peters in a video message.
on Jan 28
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TWTS: If you find “the lurch,” don’t stick around
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Sometimes we’re left in the lurch. It’s probably fair to say that most of us don’t know where that lurch is.
on Jan 28
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Republican Party files campaign finance complaint against Benson
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, is facing a campaign finance complaint from the state Republican Party.
on Jan 28
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Ingham County judge hears challenge to Enbridge Line 5 in Straits of Mackinac
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An Ingham County judge heard arguments on whether the state can bring an environmental lawsuit against Enbridge over its petroleum pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.
on Jan 28
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Trump withdraws Biden administration plan to set discharge limits on PFAS in water
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President Donald Trump pulled a Biden administration plan to set effluent limits on PFAS. Michigan currently has PFAS regulations for drinking water supplies in place, though they are currently being challenged in court.
on Jan 28
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Stateside: Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
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In today's episode, we discuss the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term, engage in a conversation about squeaky sand, and offer advice for our listeners. Lastly, we explore a docuseries that tells the history of Black Americans traveling north in the early 20th century.
on Jan 28
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Trump pardons 23 abortion clinic blockaders, including 8 that blocked Michigan clinics.
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The Thomas More Society, a law firm that opposes abortion rights, asked Trump for 21 of the pardons. The group said the prosecutions were unjust.
on Jan 25
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Sponsors try again at "Momnibus" bill package
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Bills to address racial disparities in maternal health care are making a comeback in the Michigan Legislature.
on Jan 25
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Michigan immigration court help desk shuts down with stop-work order from DOJ
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The order was issued in an email to federally funded legal service providers across the country, and followed President Donald Trump’s promises of mass deportations.
on Jan 25
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Stateside: Friday, Jan. 24, 2025
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Today, how bird flu is decimating flocks and egg production. Then, education developments to keep an eye out for this year. Later, how Black Detroiters were the forerunners of the modern lottery system.
on Jan 25
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Benson, tipped wage, and a MI Senate lawsuit: what you need to know from Lansing
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Jocelyn Benson announces her run for governor, the state House passes legislation to change the state’s tipped wage and sick time leave laws and state Senate Dems authorize a lawsuit to release bills from last year’s chaotic lame-duck legislative session.
on Jan 25
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Auchter's Art: Standard procedure
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The one bit that's worth addressing, though, is him referring to her as "the so-called Bishop." So-called? Not at all. She's certified, ordained, and legitimately educated and experienced. It may be unfamiliar to him, but it turns out that the Episcopal Church is very much a real thing. But I...
on Jan 24