Lester Graham is the host of The Environment Report, and previously hosted Stateside on Fridays. He has reported on public policy, politics, and issues regarding race and gender inequity. He was previously with The Environment Report at Michigan Radio from 1998-2010.
He has been a journalist since 1985. Graham has served as a board member of the Public Radio News Directors Inc., and also served as President of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association. He is a member of the Radio-Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), Society of Professional Journalists and other professional groups.
Lester has received 15 first place national awards for journalism excellence and scores more at the national, regional, and state levels.
Contributions from Lester Graham
- Michigan and businesses collaborate to gain "recycling and recovery" economy
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is launching a new initiative to increase recycling in Michigan. It’s called NextCycle Michigan. EGLE, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, c … - Got any ideas on how Michigan can become carbon neutral by 2050?
This week the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is holding the first of two online sessions to listen to people’s thoughts what to do about climate change. Governor Gretchen Wh … - Don't prune your oak right now; you could kill it
The Department of Natural Resources is warning landowners about a tree-killer that pops up this time of year. It’s called oak wilt. If you have oak trees you can help prevent the spread of the fungus. … - 11,000 people lose extended unemployment benefits this week
About 11,000 people who’ve been getting extended unemployment benefits will lose them this week. Michigan qualified for the federal extended unemployment benefits because its unemployment rate was so … - Former state worker charged with embezzling job related money
A former employee of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is facing embezzlement charges. The Attorney General’s office filed charges against Joseph Pettit. He worked in EGL …