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Bills introduced this week in the Michigan House aim to put up a bigger wall between lawmakers and lobbyists.The legislation would require lawmakers and high-level public officials—like the governor and department heads—to wait at least two years after leaving office before becoming a lobbyist.
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Advocates of making the Michigan legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office more transparent saw success this week in Lansing. But, is this the year the state Capitol really becomes more open? Plus, new names in the 2026 race to be Michigan's next governor.
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Chris Swanson has been the sheriff of Genesee County since being appointed in 2019. He’s twice been elected to the job, in 2020 and 2024. But he told Thursday evening's campaign launch audience he’s been planning to run for governor for the past five years.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new budget proposal includes a big increase in the state surcharge on dumping waste in landfills.
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Promising violinists can get their hands on a Stradivarius and other 18th century instruments through a lending program out of Chicago.
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A new telescope could launch as early as late February. SPHEREx will look into deep space and also search for organic molecules.
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A statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry said the leaders will gather on Feb. 27 amid alarm in the region over President Trump's proposals regarding the future of Gaza.
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The Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday for a date with history. The chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.
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Jocelyn Samuels was Trump's pick in 2020 to fill a Democratic seat on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She was fired in January, accused of embracing "radical" ideology.
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The event was organized by Spain's Vox party in Madrid under the banner "Make Europe Great Again." The leaders applauded President Trump's agenda and spoke of the turning point it presented Europe.
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Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was 95.
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The violin, made over 300 years ago by a legendary luthier, had been expected to sell for a higher price. The proceeds will go toward a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.
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The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here's what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday.
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Both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have barred their predecessor access to classified information. But historically, it wasn't like that.
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The Tiny Desk Contest is NPR Music's annual search for the next great undiscovered artist.