Why It’s Time To Reform or Repeal Michigan’s Bottle Return Law
In 1976, the state of Michigan approved the "bottle bill," attaching a 10-cent deposit to returned bottles and cans. The act...
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Obama’s 21st Century Policing Task Force Turned In A Critical Report Six Years Ago. Has Anything Changed Since Then?
Six years ago, President Obama's 21st Century Policing Task Force wrote a report detailing the necessary components of police reform....
Michigan Courts Planning for Systemic Reform
The recently established Michigan Judicial Council was created to streamline the state's justice system reforms. This council, in addition to...
What You Need To Know About Gov. Whitmer’s Benchmarks to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
This week Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced the "Vacc to Normal" plan, a four-step process detailing the vaccination rates needed to lift...
Hospitality Workers Laid Off During Pandemic Want Guarantee They’ll Get Jobs Back
Although the pandemic is still dragging on here in Michigan, signs of life are starting to come back in our local...
In Joint Address to Congress, President Biden Paints Positive Outlook and Highlights Challenges Ahead
President Joe Biden highlighted a bold and progressive policy agenda on Wednesday during his first address before a joint session...
Former Detroit Police Officer David Robinson Discusses How To Bring Humanity Into Policing
Recently there has been so much debate and discussion around the issue of policing and public safety in this country....
Michigan Will Lose a Congressional Seat. Here’s What That Means for Redistricting.
Last year's Census count found that Michigan is not growing as fast as other states, which will result in the state...
Uncovering the Flaws of Forensic Science
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are in prison, serving sentences based on forensic evidence like fingerprints, gunfire analysis and even...
How To Solve Vaccine Hesitancy, Refusal and Access in Communities Like Detroit
Michigan’s efforts to vaccinate residents are chugging along. As of late last week, the state had administered more than 6 million...
Changes to Michigan’s Auto Insurance Policy Could Have Big Economic Impact on Home Health Care
Michigan's auto insurance policy has long been a point of contention for lawmakers and drivers. An amendment to the state's...
Electric Vehicles Are Here. What Does That Mean for Conventional Cars and Existing Auto Industry?
The movement toward electric vehicles (EVs) has picked up steam. Over the last few years, the auto industry has made...