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Nurses across the state say dangerous levels of understaffing are becoming the norm, even though hospitals are no longer overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.
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The money comes from the federal Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program.
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Today, we covered what to expect in another year of economic surprises with University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers. Plus, a conversation with the Detroit-born voice actress starring in a new Marvel series.
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Lyoya’s killing shocked community members who had been arguing for years that GRPD officers routinely used force against minority suspects when it wasn’t necessary.
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act will stop COVID emergency funding for SNAP recipients.
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The Biden administration's goal of carbon-free electricity generation by 2035 will require an overhaul of the U.S. energy sector. Experts across the industry shared their views of how it might work.
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It worries me when people put iconic certain civil rights leaders in the "safe" category. The fact is, they were often quite bold and sometimes even angry.
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Wind chill warnings and advisories are in place for parts of the northern United States as regions see temperatures settle in the single digits.
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A bill filed in the Michigan Senate would allow more people to see some confidential children's protective services case files.
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Detroit has been among the worst cities in the country when it comes to fatal traffic accidents.
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Black mothers and caregivers met Thursday to discuss the impacts of unpaid medical leave.
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On today's show, we discussed nurse understaffing and increased violence in schools. Plus, we heard about an affordable housing project and new changes to primary elections.
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Volunteers support veterans as they enter the final stages of life.
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The hit video app is facing an existential crisis, and it is hoping promoting its reorganization will help convince Americans that it is independent from its Chinese owner.
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Climate, food stamps, broadband and research dollars are all on the line as negotiations kick off for the 2023 farm bill.
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter ahead. Groundhogs may not have a great track record when it comes to weather forecasts, but experts say the tradition sheds light on our culture and environment.
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Congress ended the temporary benefit meant to help low-income households with pandemic-era hardships. A huge increase in Social Security benefits may mean some households see further SNAP reductions.
Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics host Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.
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