Candidates Largely Ignoring Obamacare, But It Could Have Profound Effect on 2016 Election

Courtesy of POLITICO For such a controversial law that has been so politically toxic in recent years, we haven’t really...

What Kind of GOP Convention Will Donald Trump Plan for Cleveland?

GOP Convention, Flickr In just a few short weeks, the two major political parties will whip-up as much excitement as...

What Has Obamacare Meant for Michigan Small Businesses?

J. Carlisle Larsen All this week, Detroit Today is exploring the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Is it working?...

John Dingell Weighs In On Presidential Election, Government Unity

“Is there perfection here?” says Dingell. “Hell no, there’s not perfection here. But there is opportunity.” “You’re going to have perfect...

Michigan Marijuana Legalization Campaign Takes Fight to Court

Brett Levin, flickr. A campaign to legalize marijuana in Michigan is suing the state to get on the November ballot....

Will You Vote To Raise Your Taxes for Better Transit in November?

WDET Recently the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan unveiled its plan to expand mass transportation throughout the region. It would...

Enbridge Beefs Up Safety Measures at Straits of Mackinac Pipeline in Wake of Scrutiny

The company that owns a 63 year old oil and gas pipeline running under the Straits of Mackinac says it’s beefing...

Salon Editor Explains Why Some U.S. House Districts Look the Way They Do [MAP]

When President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the Democratic Party controlled both houses of Congress. Two years later, Republicans had...

Historian Draws Parallels Between Trump and Zachary Taylor, Who Killed His Party

"We have an anti-politics politics," says historian Gil Troy. "We love outsiders. We think politicos have sold their souls... We’re always looking...

Marijuana Legalization Campaign Challenges 180-Day Rule For Collecting Signatures

Jake Neher/WDET The campaign trying to legalize marijuana in Michigan has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's six-month time limit...

Does Your Vote Count?

govtech.com The November presidential election is fast approaching. Both major parties have presumptive nominees and media coverage is ramping up....

Welfare Reform Legislation May Be Having Unintended Impact: Homeless Families

Advocates for the homeless say it appears that legislation passed in 2011 may be having unintended consequences.   The law puts...