Politics & Government

Under a 2017 legal settlement, the city agreed to completely replace all lead and galvanized service lines. The city received several extensions to get the work done. But as of Friday’s the deadline, city officials estimate only about 95% have been replaced.

The legislation would allow more local clerks to start pre-processing absentee ballots two days before an election.

All eligible Michigan voters can request ballots at their local clerk’s office or request a ballot online.

On today's show, we heard part one of the conclusion to the Collision Course podcast. Then, an author discussed her new children's book, and a food editor talked water's connection to food. Plus, Cheers! is back with a brand new espresso-infused libation.

Absentee voting has become more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic, but anyone who’s registered to vote in Michigan can request a ballot by mail. Here’s a guide to absentee voting in Michigan.

Michigan lawmakers moved forward with a billion-dollar spending plan Wednesday, despite opposition from at least one high-ranking Republican.

A Republican election worker faces two felony charges for allegedly tampering with a computer after polls closed at a Gaines Township precinct in the August primary.

The joint Capital Outlay Appropriations Subcommittee Wednesday approved Senate Bill 78, which would allocate money for projects ranging from new high-tech learning centers to renovations of existing buildings. The bill passed with bipartisan support.

Some right wing activists are challenging thousands of ballots from August's primary election—and seem likely to do the same come the November midterm. Election officials say they are worried it could slow down the ballot counting process and undermine faith in the system.

Today on Stateside, an investigative reporter spoke about election-related tensions this year, and we heard more about a new art exhibition that is featured across Michigan. Plus, the head winemaker at Black Star Farms dished on the fall harvest.