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U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin was in Ypsilanti Wednesday morning to hear from local education and government leaders. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan House Democrats are rallying against Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers' pro-Trump tariff stance. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she will do all she can to restore funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. She’s telling supporters not to let up the fight. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Advocates say proposed funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could bring devastating consequences to the Great Lakes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Some Detroit-based small business owners say President Donald Trump’s frequently changing tariff strategy is backing them into a corner. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the rescission bill passed last week will have serious ramifications beyond public broadcasting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Rescissions Act of 2025 has passed the U.S. House and Senate and now awaits President Trump's signature. This will claw back about $1.1 billion in already dedicated funds from public media. Morning Edition local host David Fair discusses potential consequences and the path forward with WEMU General Manager Molly Motherwell.

Thousands of Michiganders could soon get a letter in the mail saying their medical debt has been erased. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing to block cuts to a Federal Emergency Management Agency program designed to reinforce systems to protect communities from natural disasters. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan’s governor is blaming “massive economic uncertainty at the national level” for a company backing out of a major development project near Flint. Colin Jackson has more.