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Ford is increasing its investment in Michigan

by Molly Wood
Mar 28, 2017
VP Joe Hinrichs says the 'major investments have been in the works for quite some time.'
"We have to make decisions for decades," says Joe Hinrichs, Ford's executive vice president of the Americas. "So we don't get the luxury of making decisions that are four years in nature."
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International students and faculty make 'the world a safer place'

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 3, 2017
The University of Michigan's president explains how Trump's travel ban could affect higher education in the U.S.
 
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Republican-led Michigan grapples with uncertainty about Medicaid expansion

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 27, 2017
The state's successful program is in doubt, along with the Affordable Care Act.
Certified medical assistant Adenia Williams tests Nakeysha Douglas' blood sugar levels.
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More car makers announce billions of dollars in US investment: is this the Trump effect?

by Jed Kim
Jan 9, 2017
Fiat Chrysler has announced it’ll invest about $1 billion to improve two of its plants in the U.S. It’ll bring 2,000 jobs as well. This comes after news of other automakers changing their operating plans , like Ford canceling a factory in Mexico and investing in a Michigan plant. Of course, hanging over all of […]
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Help for Flint: Senate approves water funding bill

by Donna Tam
Sep 15, 2016
The bill includes more than $200 million in funding for the struggling city.
Flint resident Matt Hopper holds Nyla Hopper, 5, after she had her blood drawn to be tested for lead in January. Free lead screenings were performed for Flint children 6 and younger. >
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By The Numbers

Spotlight on Michigan

by Tobin Low
Mar 8, 2016
Here are the numbers we're watching and reading for Tuesday.
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In Michigan on primary day, a mixed recovery

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 8, 2016
While the auto-industry rescue sparked a strong turnaround, many have been left behind.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton meets with workers during a factory tour at Detroit Manufacturing Systems on March 4, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Voters in Michigan will go to the polls March 8 for the State's primary.
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The long road to fixing Flint's water

by Raghu Manavalan
Jan 27, 2016
One issue facing Flint: locating the lead pipes.
 The City of Flint Water Plant is illuminated by moonlight on January 23, 2016 in Flint, Michigan
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Flint is swimming in water bottles

by Tony Wagner
Jan 26, 2016
What happens when all those donated bottles are empty?
Pallets of bottled water are seen ready for distribution in a warehouse January 21, 2016 in Flint, Michigan. The warehouse is the emergency water supply for Flint residents affected by lead-contaminated water.
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On the ground in Flint, Michigan

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 22, 2016
Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O'Leary reports on the water crisis from Flint
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