Whitmer: State of the State proposals will ‘help people keep money in their pockets’

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offered a few hints Wednesday, but no details, of plans she will outline next week in her...

Detroit Today: Amusement taxes are common across the country. Why not in Detroit?

 As Detroiters ride the high from the Lions' first playoff victory in more than 30 years over the weekend,...

Detroit Evening Report: City awarded $14.5M in grants for five development projects

City leaders announced Wednesday that Detroit received $14.5 million in grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to support...

Detroit Evening Report: Casinos brought in $1.2B in revenue in 2023, gaming board reports

Detroit’s three casinos brought in more than $1.2 billion in revenue last year, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. ...

Detroit Evening Report: DDOT bus drivers to receive pay raise under new deal

Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus drivers will see an immediate $3 per hour wage increase under a new deal...

2024 bringing boost in state minimum wage to $10.35

The new year will bring an automatic pay increase to minimum wage workers in Michigan. And it may not be...

MichMash: New research explores Michigan’s path to a prosperous future

What are the keys to a prosperous Michigan? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of The Citizens Research Council of Michigan,...

Looking back at the automotive labor movement in 2023

One of the major events of 2023 was the United Auto Workers' strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers — Ford,...

MichMash: Gov. Whitmer unveils new vehicle rebate plan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled plans for a new tax rebate for those who purchase electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake...

Tax rebate checks coming to 700K Michigan households early next year

About 700,000 families in Michigan can expect tax rebate checks from the state averaging approximately $550 starting on Feb. 13,...

Detroit Today: Detroit just built America’s first electric charging road

Detroit is now home to America’s first stretch of road that wirelessly charges electric vehicles. Located on 14th Street in...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit casino revenue remains down in November

Detroit's three casinos reported $79.1 million in revenue for the month of November — down nearly 24% from November of...