Michigan Cities Say Fiscal Stability is Precariously Balanced
Local government officials across Michigan say managing community finances has been slightly easier this year compared to last. The information...
Detroit Candidate Forum Series Begins Thursday Night
Laura Weber-Davis/WDET It’s hard to believe we’re back in an election season, but there are some big elections right around the...
Voter Guide: District 1 City Council Candidates and Voter Voices [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: James Tate The Challenger: Tamara Smith JAMES TATE Age: 42 Experience: Current Detroit City Councilman Education: Bachelor's degree in...
Michigan Political Group Works to End Gerrymandering
Vince_Lamb/CC A Michigan political group is working to put a proposal on the November 2018 ballot that would end gerrymandering...
Voter Guide: Detroit Mayoral Candidates [VIDEO]
The Incumbent: Mike Duggan The Challenger: Coleman Young II MIKE DUGGAN Age: 59 Experience: Current mayor of Detroit, former CEO of Detroit...
Duggan, Leonard Unveil Contentious Auto Insurance Bill at Critical Points in Campaigns
WDET//Michigan House GOP Michigan has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation. A bipartisan group of lawmakers...
Voter Voices on Safety, Blight, Youth
In advance of the Nov. 7 general election, WDET is checking in with people who live and work in Detroit...
State House Holds First Hearing on Duggan, Leonard Auto No Fault Overhaul
WDET//Michigan House GOP The state legislature held a marathon committee hearing on a bill to overhaul Michigan’s auto insurance law...
‘Gilbert Bills’ Highlight Importance of Following the Money in Michigan Politics
Jake Neher/WDET Developers in Michigan who build on undesirable land are getting big tax breaks. That’s after lawmakers and Gov....
Evans, Duggan Call State Police Chief’s Facebook Post ‘Breach of Public Trust’
Jake Neher/WDET This week, the director of the Michigan State Police made waves when she shared a meme on Facebook that called...
VP Pence Tells Michigan Workers Tax Plan will Deliver Jobs
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Vice President Mike Pence told workers at a plant in Auburn Hills that the Trump Administration’s tax plan...
Few and Fewer: Odd-Year Election Ballot Initiatives
As the 2017 elections approach, analysts say a trend is emerging in Michigan and other states: Odd-year elections are...
