Stateside from Michigan Radio

Ventilators will be essential equipment for stabilizing patients critically ill with the new coronavirus. Leaders like New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have said publicly they are desperate to find more.

Automakers explore making ventilators. Could it work?

Sarah Cwiek

As cases of the novel coronavirus surge in Michigan and nationwide, Ford and GM have been talking with the federal government about possibly re-tooling...

Fair Tax Michigan is an activist group working to change the state's income tax structure. They recently put forward language for a ballot initive to change from a flat tax to a graduated tax.

Stateside: Ballot initiative on income tax; businesses push immigration reform; Arab American voters

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , an activist group wants to convince voters to change Michigan’s constitution in order to restructure income taxes. Plus, how...

Protesters demand the release of Iraqi nationals picked up in immigration raids in 2017. Vice President Mike Pence met with Chaldean leaders this week to talk about the deportation of Iraqi Chaldeans under the Trump administration.

Stateside: Pence meets with Chaldeans; jails and mental health; EVs and MI’s auto industry

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , we talk to a leader in Michigan's Chaldean community about his meeting with Vice President Mike Pence about the future for detained...

The Detroit Institute of Art is asking for a millage renewal on the March 10 ballot. State Rep. Jeff Yaroch (R-Richmond) wants to allow communities in the three counties affected by the millage to opt out of paying if it passes.

Around Michigan & State Government

Stateside: Preparing for coronavirus; GOP leader softens on absentee ballot prep; soul beyond Motown

Stateside Staff

On today's Stateside , lawmakers in Lansing may be ready to throw clerks a lifeline as they prepare to count an onslaught of absentee ballots this...

Both Independent Congressman Justin Amash (L) and Republican Congressman Fred Upton (R) face tough re-election campaigns in their West Michigan districts.

Around Michigan & State Government

Stateside: West MI’s shifting politics; gun rights vs. gun control; comics writer Saladin Ahmed

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , we look at two traditionally Republican congressional districts in West Michigan that are going through political change. Plus, we...

Consumers Energy announced two ambitious goals on Monday: Phasing out reliance on coal fired power, and reaching net-zero carbon emmissions by 2040, if not sooner.

Stateside: Rep. Dingell on “broken” primary; future of renewable energy; the space industry in M

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , we talk with Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-12th) about the presidential race. It's been four years since she predicted...

Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert had a serious stroke in May 2019. He spoke with reporter Chad Livengood about what life has been like since then.

Stateside: Dan Gilbert’s recovery; collecting African American art; dark money in U.S. Senate race

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , a super PAC funded by the DeVos family has raised $800,000 to unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Gary Peters. We talk about how...

The Michigan Lottery brings in billions of dollars in revenue. We'll talk about where all that money goes.

Stateside: Shoreline erosion; Detroit-made film at Sundance; lotto money and school funding

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , what the worsening erosion of Great Lakes shorelines looks like from a bird’s eye view. Plus, an expected flood of absentee ballots...

Whitmer proposed boosting overall K-12 spending by 3.9% in her 2020 budget proposal released Thursday.

Stateside: Whitmer lays out budget priorities; how parents and kids grapple with racism at school

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , we talk about Governor Gretchen Whitmer's budget priorities, including a boost in school funding. Plus, parents from Saline and...

Voters approved no-reason absentee voting in 2018, but state law still requires clerks to hold off on counting absentee ballots until Election Day.

Stateside: Absentee ballot challenges; Broadway’s first black star; cherry farmers struggle

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , we spoke to two Michigan clerks about how the state can avoid an Iowa caucuses style castastrophe in November. Plus, a new play at...