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
- COVID relief funds available for small businesses and entertainment venues
More than $58 million in state money will soon be available to small businesses and entertainment venues that have suffered economically because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses can apply fo … - Enbridge to Whitmer: Nope, we’re not shutting down Line 5
The Canadian company Enbridge Energy refuses to shut down Line 5 and has asked a federal judge to dismiss the demands of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to turn off the crude oil and natural gas li … - Trump administration rule ends prosecuting industry for unintentionally killing birds
The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will cut protections for migratory birds. The federal government will no longer prosecute companies and landowners who unintentionally kill migratory … - Michigan, Illinois sign agreement to build Asian Carp barrier
Another barrier to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes is about to enter the planning and design stage. There are already electric barriers to stop Asian Carp. This new one will be more complex and … - State of Michigan is giving away 3.5 million KN95 masks
The state of Michigan is handing out face masks to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. 3.5 million masks are being distributed through community organizations, including local Department of Health a …