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Lansing City Council members are seeking to bring back a position aimed at helping residents avoid eviction.
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The mailer says the proposed changes, which voters are already weighing in on, seek to “strengthen transparency and accountability in city government,” Lansing City Council President Ryan Kost said.
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The Michigan Senate passed a budget transparency resolution Monday as lawmakers scramble to approve a final state budget before a 12:00 a.m. Wednesday deadline.
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Explore a collection of stories that highlight Hispanic and Latino voices and contributions.
Station News
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Eleventh and final season of award-winning Curious Crew premieres September 27
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Off the Record
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Correspondents Edition. Topics: framework for budget deal.
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Topic: Bringing ranked voting to Michigan. Guest: Joe Spaulding.
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Michigan Minute
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On this day in 2017, the Red Wings closed out their 38-year residency at Joe Louis Arena with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Fans celebrated by hurling 35 octopuses on the ice. Also, in 1877, ragtime pianist Hughie Cannon was born in Detroit, Michigan, and gained fame in Jackson.
Inside the Arts
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Writer of the comic book series "Love and Rockets" Jaime Hernandez is speaking at a public event on Michigan State University campus in October.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
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