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.
-
Michigan State University and Wayne State University economists say the state needs more tax revenue to invest in education proposals. -
Republicans were already questioning the cost of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposals on Wednesday. That will come into focus at upcoming state budget meetings. -
The Michigan State Police is continuing to explore what racial disparities may exist when officers pull people over.
-
The $8 million award will support up to 50 charging stations in mid-Michigan. -
The Michigan State University researchers surveyed family attitudes after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. -
The Michigan State University board moved to release at least 4,000 documents related to the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal after years of objection. -
The State Capitol Commission wants to build a new pedestrian mall in downtown Lansing to connect government landmarks. -
The utility has 13 power plants along Michigan waterways. Consumers is evaluating how customers could be impacted if it decommissions or sells its hydroelectric dams. -
Workers at General Motors' Lansing Delta Township factory walked off the job Friday to join the United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers. -
Michigan’s Public Service Commission is allowing Consumers Energy to raise rates for natural gas after Attorney General Dana Nessel intervened to argue for a more limited rate increase.
