https://www.wcmu.org/tags/saginaw Saginaw en-US Copyright Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/control-of-michigan-senate-teeters-on-35th-district-special-election The long-awaited race will determine if Democrats are able to maintain their slim one-seat majority in the chamber for the final months of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's tenure. Mon, 04 May 2026 21:42:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/control-of-michigan-senate-teeters-on-35th-district-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/young-adults-employers-flood-delta-college-for-job-fair Roughly 5% of recent college graduates were unemployed as of last December, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, while 7.8% of young workers (ages 22-28) were unemployed. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:29:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/young-adults-employers-flood-delta-college-for-job-fair Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-06/mid-michigan-facing-flood-warnings-after-weekend-rain A meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the Saginaw River will fall below its flood stage Wednesday at the earliest as roads close across the region due to flooding. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:31:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-06/mid-michigan-facing-flood-warnings-after-weekend-rain Alvin (AJ) Jones, Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-04/saginaws-47-year-tax-cap-benson-to-challenge-trumps-executive-order-on-voting This week, WCMU's AJ Jones discusses Saginaw's tax cap and the movement behind trying to get it removed. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/podcast/between-the-lakes/2026-04-04/saginaws-47-year-tax-cap-benson-to-challenge-trumps-executive-order-on-voting Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/a-chain-on-the-city-movement-looks-to-end-saginaws-47-year-property-tax-cap In 1979, Saginaw voted to impose a $3.8 million hard cap on the amount of property taxes it could collect from residents. While the city has voted seven times to keep the cap in place for nearly five decades, some residents are pushing to remove it. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-02/a-chain-on-the-city-movement-looks-to-end-saginaws-47-year-property-tax-cap Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum The May 5 special election between Republican Jason Tunney and Democrat Chedrick Greene will determine if Senate Democrats will be able to hold a one-seat majority in Lansing. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-25/tunney-and-greene-spar-over-gun-control-education-at-35th-district-forum Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/automated-license-plate-readers-generate-concern-support-across-michigan The cameras are capable of recording important details on the back of a car, such as the license plate and the make and model of a vehicle. Law enforcement officers say they're useful for investigations. Critics say they put privacy at risk. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:18:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/automated-license-plate-readers-generate-concern-support-across-michigan Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/state-senate-primary-heats-up-as-democrats-accuse-conservative-group-of-meddling The group ProgressiveMI has spent thousands of dollars on ads for Pamela Pugh. Democratic leaders say ProgressiveMI is tied to a conservative ad firm, seeking to sway the race. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:33:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/state-senate-primary-heats-up-as-democrats-accuse-conservative-group-of-meddling Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/state-data-shows-early-fundraising-leaders-in-open-state-senate-race The early numbers provide insight into the state of primary races in the Saginaw Bay region at around the halfway mark in the lead up to election night on Feb. 3. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:38:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/state-data-shows-early-fundraising-leaders-in-open-state-senate-race Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-04/help-us-build-our-coverage-for-the-state-senate-special-election WCMU is closely covering the upcoming state Senate special election in the Saginaw Bay region. The outcome of the election could have major impact on state legislation in 2026. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:40:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-12-04/help-us-build-our-coverage-for-the-state-senate-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer