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The Michigan Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would provide a six-month holiday on state fuel-taxes. But, as Colin Jackson reports, it is unlikely to win gubernatorial approval.

The Michigan State Capitol Commission on Monday heard news about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could affect plans for a new visitor center. Colin Jackson has more.

The US House of Representatives this week passed a $13.6 billion Ukranian aid and support measure. It also passed a $1.5 trillion spending package to keep the federal government running through the end of the fiscal year. In her conversation with WEMU's David Fair, Representative Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) discussed why those measures earned her support and why she was among those in favor of pulling further pandemic relief aid out of the government spending plan.

The state’s pension fund board has voted to divest in holdings that include Russian assets. That’s to protest the invasion of Ukraine. Rick Pluta reports.

President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address Tuesday night. He addressed the crisis in Ukraine, domestic impacts, and provided an optimistic tone for his administration's agenda. 12th District Congressional Representative Debbie Dingell joined WEMU's David Fair to share her thoughts on the address, the Ukraine crisis, and its impacts here at home.

Today is Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent. This particular day means a great deal to 12th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, whether it involves making sacrifices or giving back to the community. She joins WEMU's David Fair to talk about the personal significance. Additionally, they talk about the importance of truth in media through public broadcasting and preview tonight's State of the Union address from President Joe Biden.

Tensions along the Russian-Ukrainian border are on high causing concern the world over. Should Russia invade, there is more to worry about than just armed conflict. An invasion could lead to national security issues in Washington and here in Michigan, and it could send the price of energy skyrocketing. 12th District Congressional Representative Debbie Dingell discussed the possibilities when she joined WEMU's David Fair on Morning Edition.

Much has happened at the federal level this week. The standoff at the Russia-Ukraine border continues to build, while President Biden's infrastructure plan has been used to further America's transition to electric transportation. 12th District Representative Debbie Dingell shares her thoughts on these major issues, and more, with WEMU's David Fair.

Attorney General William Barr delivers a press conference at the Justice Department ahead of the expected release of special counsel Robert Mueller's…

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is appearing on Capitol Hill for a second day of hearings about protecting its users' data. The House Energy and Commerce…