Stateside: Recovery Park, big plans for redevelopment in Detroit
Recovery Park is a project hoping to revitalize the city of Detroit and get people working. Gary Wozniak is the President and CEO. He has big plans for Recovery Park involving everything from growing...
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Every Thursday we take a look at Michigan politics with Ken Sikkema, former senate majority leader and senior policy fellow at Public Sector Consultants, and Susan Demas political analyst for Michigan...
View ArticleThe Jemima Code uncovers real life of African-American cooks
For many people, the name Aunt Jemima immediately brings a certain image to mind - pancakes anyone? The image -- with the broad smile, round face, and» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSongs From Studio East: Frontier Ruckus
Michigan-based Frontier Ruckus has a new CD , Eternity of Dimming out from Quite Scientific Records. The double album with 20 songs is “dense,” according» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleA different kind of budget
On Thursdays we talk politics with Susan Demas, political analyst for Michigan Information and Research Service, and Ken Sikkema, former Senate Majority» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAre we so different?
As part of the theme semester Understanding Race, the University of Michigan has brought in a special exhibit to further examine what race means. "Race:» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBudget director John Nixon on impact of sequester on Michigan
With President Obama and Congress failing to come to a budget deal, automatic spending cuts have gone into effect. There have been dire warnings about the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWeekly Political Roundup: Road funding, Earned Income Tax Credit, Detroit's...
Each week we talk Michigan politics with Susan Demas, political analyst for Michigan Information and Research Service, and Ken Sikkema, former Senate» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTalking 'race' with NPR's Michele Norris
As part of its "Theme Semester on Race," The University of Michigan is engaging the community in a conversation on race. Imagine capturing your beliefs,» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAdvocates say juvenile prisoners are at risk
Michigan is one of 25 states that allow convicted teens, under the age of 18, to be imprisoned with adults. Attorney Deborah LaBelle is a juvenile justice» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWill the state send cash to Detroit?
Each week we speak with Ken Sikkema, former Senate Majority Leader and Senior Policy Fellow at Public Sector Consultants, and Susan Demas, political» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSongs From Studio East: Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas
This indie-soul group is getting a lot of attention around the Michigan music scene. Their new album Tarantula Manson comes out this fall. Listen to the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWeekly Political Roundup: Medicaid expansion problems, universities face...
Each week for a look at Michigan politics, we’re joined by Susan Demas, political analyst at Michigan Information and Research Service, and Ken Sikkema,» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhy do we seldom use the word 'seldom?'
On this week's edition of "That's What They Say," we explore why the word seldom is fading from use. Host Rina Miller talks with Professor Anne Curzan of» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleRep. Dan Kildee calls for federal aid to tear down abandoned homes
Democratic U.S. Representative Dan Kildee is one of the newest members of congress. Kildee’s first piece of legislation is a proposal to free up more than» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDoes Michigan need a law that allows the refusal of health care on moral basis?
Senate Bill 136 would allow health care providers, facilities and insurance providers to deny service based on religious, moral or ethical objections.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleL. Brooks Patterson speaks out against changing Michigan's no-fault auto...
A proposed reform to Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance is circulating in the Legislature. Among other things, it would cap benefits for people who suffer» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleRepublicans need 'top tier' candidate to run against Peters for Senate
Each Thursday we speak with Susan Demas, political analyst for Michigan Information and Research Service, and Ken Sikkema, former Senate Majority Leader» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMayor Dayne Walling on financial future of Flint
Flint’s Emergency Manager, Ed Kurtz, says he will resign come June 30th, which may put Flint a step closer to returning to local control. Flint Mayor» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWeekly Political Roundup: Buena Vista schools, Democrat Mark Schauer
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