Arjun Thakkar
Politics & Civics Reporter, WKARArjun Thakkar is WKAR's politics and civics reporter.
He previously reported at the Detroit Free Press and Bridge Michigan. Arjun is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in history.
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More than 1,000 bicyclists are expected for the annual Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw bicycle tour. The ride leaves Wednesday, Aug. 28, from Michigan State University. -
University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care are creating a network of neurosurgeons and neurologists to expand treatments in mid-Michigan. -
A union representing teachers across Michigan is asking the state legislature to restore mental health and school safety funds that were cut in this year’s education budget. -
The conversion of the General Motors Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's $1.7 billion grant program to support the country's automotive industry. -
Researchers at Michigan State University say a state law that required underperforming students to repeat third-grade had a disproportionate impact on economically disadvantaged students. -
Following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a federal bump stock ban, state Sen. Dayna Polehanki introduced a bill to make it a felony to manufacture or sell the devices in Michigan. -
Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service are promoting a federal initiative that is steering $32 million in urban forestry grants to Michigan.
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Students are protesting the university’s investments with Israel amid its months-long war in Gaza. -
Bipartisan majorities in the Michigan legislature passed a bill giving local governments more control over speed limits and allowing lower speed limits if speeding poses a public safety hazard. -
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could change the makeup of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees by removing trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno.
