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Michigan driver's licenses could one day designate gender as 'M,' 'F,' or 'X'

By • Jan 7, 2020
Michigan Secretary of State

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is considering adding a third option so people don't have to identify as either male or female on their driver's licenses.

Application process starts for state redistricting commission

By • Oct 25, 2019
Michigan Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson
Cheyna Roth / MPRN

The online application process for the state’s new Independent Redistricting Commission is now open. People can now apply to be on the 13-member Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the launch of the online application process Thursday.

Benson, Nessel ask federal judge to toss redistricting challenge

By • Aug 21, 2019

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are asking a federal judge to toss a challenge the state’s new redistricting law.

Republicans file lawsuit challenging new independent redistricting commission

By • Jul 31, 2019

Republican opponents of Michigan’s new independent redistricting commission are back in court.

Committee hears testimony on financial disclosure legislation

By • Jun 13, 2019
STEVE CARMODY / MICHIGAN RADIO

Some Michigan lawmakers are trying – once again – to pass legislation that would require elected officials to file financial disclosures. It’s an issue that lawmakers have been trying to get past the finish line for decades. 

Shirkey balks at Benson’s call for increased financial disclosure

By • Apr 19, 2019

The leader of the state Senate Republicans says he’s not in favor of the Secretary of State’s call for candidates to disclose their financial information.

Stateside: Michigan’s substitute shortage; Jeffrey Eugenides reflects on debut novel 25 years later

By editor • Oct 23, 2018

Today on Stateside, the executive director of the Michigan Association of School Superintendents and Administrators talks about how Michigan school districts are responding after a company that provides substitute teachers to more than 100 Michigan districts abruptly closed its offices. Plus, we hear from the Republican and Democratic candidates for Michigan’s next Secretary of State.

Listen to the full show above or find individual segments below. 

Stateside: Hosts of Believed podcast explain why they made it; Wolverines beat a bruised MSU

By • Oct 22, 2018

Today on Stateside, we hear the first episode of Believed. It's a podcast series produced by Michigan Radio and NPR that explores how former sports doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused patients for more than 20 years. Plus, an interview with the series’ co-hosts, Michigan Radio reporters Kate Wells and Lindsey Smith.

Listen to the full show above or find individual segments below.