May 13 Watch 8:16 Democrats plan to keep abortion rights front and center in battleground states By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, Republicans have banned abortion in 14 states and restricted it in more. But when given the chance, voters have supported ballot initiatives to protect access to the procedure. This election year, abortion will… Continue watching
May 08 Severe storms pummel the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that destroyed homes By Ed White, Alexa St. John, Sean Murphy, Associated Press Two reported tornadoes blitzed a Michigan city near Kalamazoo and shredded a FedEx facility. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 9:48 How young Michigan voters feel about Biden, Trump and the upcoming election By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up roughly 20 percent of eligible voters. A majority of them voted for President Biden in 2020 and are typically a reliable vote for Democrats. In Michigan, NewsHour sat down… Continue watching
Apr 15 What’s in Michigan’s push to expand voting rights By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang This latest slate of election bills are part of Michigan Democrats’ efforts to establish a state Voting Rights Act and further safeguard elections. Continue reading
Apr 05 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer writes new book about her rise in Democratic Party politics By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new book "True Gretch" will detail her five-year tenure as governor and her journey along the way. Continue reading
Apr 04 Michigan lawmakers are considering a state-level MENA category. Here’s what that would mean By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Two state bills would work in tandem with new federal guidelines for collecting race and ethnicity data for people with origins in the Middle East or North Africa (MENA). Advocates say it's a long overdue change that would better serve… Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 7:40 Gov. Whitmer discusses Democrats’ efforts to protect reproductive rights By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, Democratic leaders have worked to protect reproductive rights in their states. In Michigan, voters enshrined abortion rights in the state’s constitution. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for several reproductive rights measures… Continue watching
Mar 27 Biden administration will lend $1.5 billion to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the U.S. By Ed White, Associated Press The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan. Officials say it would be the first nuclear power plant to be reopened in the U.S. Continue reading
Mar 14 James Crumbley, who bought the gun used by his son to kill 4 students, found guilty of manslaughter By Ed White, Associated Press It's the second jury conviction against Ethan Crumbley's parents, who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to solve his mental health problems. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Biden makes campaign appearance in Michigan, key swing state for 2024 election By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Biden will be looking to energize Black and union-affiliated voters in his trip Thursday as his campaign faces challenges in other regions of the state related to his handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Continue reading