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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State lawmakers are resuming a long-running debate over which insect should serve as Michigan's official state butterfly.
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters came to MSU's Horticultural Center Friday to promote legislation that would fund research to help fruit producers combat an invasive insect species.
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Lawmakers in the state house are working on a package of bills that would expand rights for tenants.
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The state health department is updating its guidelines surrounding vaccinations against COVID-19.
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Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees has once again refused Attorney General Dana Nessel’s request to release thousands of documents for her investigation into Larry Nassar.
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The Michigan State Police is rolling out a pilot program that provides real-time text message updates to 911 callers in four counties.
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In 2021, the board declined to cooperate with the attorney general’s request to access thousands of documents related to the Nassar sex abuse scandal, citing attorney-client privilege.
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In his fifth State of the City address, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor took a victory lap to celebrate signs of progress in the city.
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Former Republican state senator Tom Barrett is weighing a second run for Michigan’s 7th congressional District.
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Following last week’s mass shooting at Michigan State University, students are asking school administrators to implement safety measures on campus, arguing the return to in-person instruction was too soon after the violence.Students gathered in Bessy Hall Tuesday night to air out their concerns in a town hall hosted by Associated Students of Michigan State University, the school's student government. The discussion centered around public safety, mental health and academic support.