“New NAFTA” Means New Standards For The Auto Industry
Jake Neher/WDET Canada has officially joined the United States and Mexico in forming a new trade arrangement that will replace...
It’s ‘Get Your Driver’s License Back’ Day in Michigan
Secretary of State officials across Michigan are preparing for an influx of additional customers today. It’s the first day hundreds...
No End In Sight for Road Work Stoppage Despite Gov. Snyder Intervention
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET UPDATE (9/27/2018 1:53 p.m.): The labor impasse has been resolved and Governor Rick Snyder announced that work will...
Almost 250 Michigan Communities Face Underfunded Pension, Health Care Systems
Michigan Department of Treasury More than a quarter of all Michigan communities had pension or health care systems that were...
University of Michigan Nurses Hope Work Stoppage Threat Revives Comatose Contract Talks
Labor leaders of a union representing 5,700 nurses in the University of Michigan health system say they are still waiting...
Are Michigan Republicans in Trouble in November Election?
Jake Neher/WDET The first polling looking at Michigan's general election after the August primaries doesn't look good for Republican candidates...
Blood-Sucking Mite Putting Honey Bee Colonies at Risk
Michigan bee populations are fighting a growing threat from a deadly parasite. Scientists say increasing numbers of honey bee colonies...
City Collects More in Casino Taxes in August 2018 Than Previous Year
Detroit’s three casinos’ combined August revenue of nearly $121 million was up from the same month a year, according to...
Sen. Stabenow: Trump ‘Shooting in All Directions’ When It Comes to Trade
Jake Neher/WDET Ford has announced it will stop producing economy sedans in China that are sold in the United States,...
Will Michigan Republicans Gut New Minimum Wage Law in Lame Duck?
Jake Neher/WDET Last week the state Legislature approved two voter-led measures that would increase the minimum wage and require employers to...
GOP-Controlled Legislature Approves Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave Proposals
Jake Neher The state Legislature has approved two proposals that were otherwise headed for the November ballot. The measures, approved on...
The Future of NAFTA, “Canadian Cars”, and Detroit Autos
Jake Neher/WDET President Donald Trump says he’s reached a new trade deal with Mexico to replace NAFTA, but he still...