Mary Sheffield recently became Detroit's first female mayor. Michigan Public's Morning Edition is honoring pioneering Black women in politics like Brenda Lawrence. Consider the representation at the table. If your needs aren't being heard, find a new voice. Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence shares wisdom.
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Michigan enforces safe gun storage and red flag laws post-school shootings. Governor Whitmer advocates for gun safety to prevent tragedies.
Shutdown looms for DHS as negotiations stall over Democrats' demands for new ICE restrictions. Lawmakers leave D.C. without a deal.
Local civil rights attorney, Amir Makled, known for defending activists, now running for U-M Board of Regents to advocate for policy change.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson criticizes ICE tactics, calls for more progressive criminal justice approach in Michigan.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed an austerity budget with spending cuts and tax increases. Republicans oppose tax hikes in the budget.
With pennies out of production, Arizona lawmakers propose "Swedish rounding" to handle cash transactions smoothly.
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President Trump threatened to delay opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge, claiming Canada treated the U.S. unfairly. Mayor Dilkens refuted Trump's inaccuracies.
The Kennedy Center faces a two-year closure for renovations, leading to staff cuts and uncertainty about future programming.